Picanha com Farofa
Picanha com Farofa is a traditional Brazilian dish that showcases succulent beef picanha paired with a flavorful toasted manioc flour mixture known as farofa. This high-protein snack is perfect for sharing and offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Brazilian
600 kcal
Ingredients
- Picanha - 400 grams
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 small, chopped
- Manioc flour - 100 grams
- Butter - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
- Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
Steps
- Preheat a grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the picanha with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Place the picanha on the grill or skillet, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.
- Remove the picanha from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- In a separate skillet, heat the butter over medium heat and add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the manioc flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it turns golden brown and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the farofa with salt and mix in the chopped parsley.
- Serve the sliced picanha alongside the farofa, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 600
- Protein: 40 g
- Carbs: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
- Total Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Water: 0.2 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Contains healthy fats that can promote heart health.
Tags
BrazilianHigh ProteinSnack