Tasty and filling accompaniments

The undisputed king of side dishes in Brazil is feijão simples (everyday black beans) eaten on its own, as an accompaniment or added to stews and casseroles. Rice is also very popular, and together with beans is cooked almost every day.

The combination of rice and beans is often enriched by the presence of Farofa (cassava flour fried in butter). Farofa is a simple side dish to prepare and each family has its own favourite recipe, which may include any number of extra elements, from bacon pieces to dried fruit and nuts. Farofa de Ovo e Banana includes fried onions, egg and banana, and is a great addition to a barbecue feast, while a dish of colourful Farofa Amarela (cassava flour toasted with palm oil) adds a wonderful nutty taste to fish dishes.