it has a deliciously nutty flavor and a light crispiness that partners up great with rice and beans, and grilled meats such as a picanha - it is can also be served with chicken hearts and liver, corn, peas, roasted bacon, fried sausage, eggs, parsley, onion, banana, and green cabbage.

farofa is quite popular and versatile, and can be found accompanying all sorts of dishes in rio, though many people do opt to eat it on its own - it is an essential part of brazil's national dish feijoada.

farofa is somewhat synonymous with a churrasco, or barbecue, which is traditionally served on top of meat, rice, and beans.