Brazilian recipe
Homemade beef croquettes (Bolinho de carne : receita e)
Whip up these juicy, crispy beef croquettes—a classic Brazilian snack perfect for sharing. Simple, flavourful, and easy to make at home.
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Ingredients
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg
Oil for deep-frying
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons plain flour (or as needed to bind)
500g minced beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped or grated
Black pepper to taste
1/2 tomato, peeled and diced (optional)
Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped, to taste
1 egg
Oil for deep-frying
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons plain flour (or as needed to bind)
500g minced beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped or grated
Black pepper to taste
1/2 tomato, peeled and diced (optional)
Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh minced beef and seasonal aromatics in the butcher or produce section of major supermarkets like Woolworths or Coles. Use standard plain flour from the baking aisle and a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as canola or vegetable oil, for frying.
Preparation method
- Place the minced beef into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the onion, garlic, tomato (if using), fresh herbs, salt, and black pepper to the meat.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the beef.
- Incorporate the egg and 2 tablespoons of plain flour into the mixture.
- Combine the ingredients again until you achieve a cohesive consistency.
- If the mixture feels too wet and difficult to handle, gradually add a little more flour until it is firm enough to shape without sticking to your hands.
- Roll small portions of the mixture into balls or slightly flattened patties, keeping them uniform in size for even cooking.
- Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a deep-sided saucepan or heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat.
- Test the oil temperature by dropping a tiny piece of the mixture into the pan.
- The oil is ready for frying once the test piece rises to the surface and bubbles steadily.
- Deep-fry the croquettes over medium heat, turning as needed until they are evenly golden brown and cooked through.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain the oil temperature and ensure the crust stays crispy.
- Remove the croquettes with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel to remove excess oil before serving.
Observations
Beef croquettes are a staple in Brazilian snacking culture, often found at social gatherings, backyard BBQs, or enjoyed as a quick afternoon bite.
This recipe features quality minced beef, seasoned with fresh aromatics like onion, garlic, and fresh herbs such as coriander or parsley, ensuring an authentic and robust flavour profile.
Following these steps, you will achieve a perfect texture: soft and tender on the inside, with a satisfyingly crisp golden exterior after frying. They make an excellent starter or a moreish party snack.
With straightforward instructions and accessible ingredients, you can recreate these classic savoury bites in your own kitchen with ease.
This recipe features quality minced beef, seasoned with fresh aromatics like onion, garlic, and fresh herbs such as coriander or parsley, ensuring an authentic and robust flavour profile.
Following these steps, you will achieve a perfect texture: soft and tender on the inside, with a satisfyingly crisp golden exterior after frying. They make an excellent starter or a moreish party snack.
With straightforward instructions and accessible ingredients, you can recreate these classic savoury bites in your own kitchen with ease.
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