The dish features golden brown farofa balls, speckled with pops of vibrant blackberry. The blackberry glaze gives them a glossy appeal. A scatter of microgreens brings an additional fresh texture, all beautifully arranged on a minimalist white plate

Blackberry Bliss Farofa Bites

Category Appetizer
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Style Brazilian
Technique Baking
Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: June 27, 2024

This appetizer blends the tropical flair of Brazilian cuisine with the tart sweetness of fresh blackberries. Couched in the warmth of traditional farofa (a toast cassava flour mixture), the blackberries add an unexpected brightness that elevates this dish from staple to star.

Ingredients (for 2)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🍳🥣😋
    Melt the unsalted butter in a pan, then add the cassava flour and salt. Stir until the mixture turns golden brown and crumbly.
  2. Step 2 - 🥚🥄✨
    Beat the egg and mix it into your butter and flour mixture until well combined.
  3. Step 3 - 🍇👌🔵
    Form the mixture into small bite-sized balls, making sure to embed a blackberry in the center of each one.
  4. Step 4 - ⏲️🔥🍽️
    Bake the farofa bites in a preheated 350°F until they become golden and crisp. The duration should be about 15 minutes.
  5. Step 5 - 🍬🍥🔥
    While bites are baking, make the blackberry glaze. Blend the remaining blackberries with sugar until the mixture is smooth, then reduce the mixture on the stove until it thick.
  6. Step 6 - 🖌️🥗🍴
    Once baked, brush each bite with the blackberry glaze. Finish it off with a garnish of microgreens just before you serve them.

Additional

These could also be made with other berries or seasonal fruits for variation. These farofa bites are a playful way for kids to help in kitchen, as they will love forming the little balls and embedding the blackberries.