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Printed September 1, 2026
Printed September 1, 2026
Dorm Room Feast
Brazilian Farofa Mug Scramble
Toasted cassava flour meets eggs in this textural adventure inspired by Brazil's beloved crunchy condiment-turned-meal. Nutty, rich, and completely unexpected.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cassava flour (tapioca flour)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons bacon bits or diced ham
- 1 tablespoon raisins or dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons frozen corn
- Salt and black pepper
- Hot sauce (optional)
Preparation
Farofa is Brazil's secret weapon—a toasted cassava flour mixture that adds crunch to everything it touches. Brazilians sprinkle it on beans, stews, and grilled meats with the same enthusiasm Americans apply to hot sauce.
This mug version turns the traditional side dish into a complete meal, adding eggs for protein and creating a texture somewhere between a scramble and a very sophisticated bread crumb situation.
Preparation
- Put butter in your mug and microwave for 20 seconds until melted.
- Add cassava flour to the melted butter and stir well. Microwave for 1 minute.
- Stir again (the flour should start to look golden and smell nutty). Microwave another 30 seconds.
- Add bacon bits, raisins, and corn. Stir and microwave 30 seconds.
- Crack eggs directly into the mug and scramble everything together with a fork.
- Microwave for 1 minute, stir, then microwave another 30-45 seconds until eggs are just set.
- Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce if desired.
Texture alert: This dish is intentionally granular and crunchy, not smooth like typical scrambled eggs. Embrace the crunch—it's what makes farofa magical.
