Brazilian recipe
Easy homemade snack bites (Coxinha)
Master the art of making delicious, homemade Coxinha with this straightforward method. Enjoy a tender dough filled with a creamy chicken mixture for the ultimate snack.
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Ingredients
1.5 kg cooked and shredded chicken
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, fresh parsley)
3 tbsp requeijão cremoso
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 bacon or beef bouillon cubes
1/2 cup boiled and mashed potato
1 tbsp butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing
2 eggs, beaten
Breadcrumbs for coating
Vegetable oil for frying
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, fresh parsley)
3 tbsp requeijão cremoso
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 bacon or beef bouillon cubes
1/2 cup boiled and mashed potato
1 tbsp butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing
2 eggs, beaten
Breadcrumbs for coating
Vegetable oil for frying
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh chicken, onions, and garlic at local markets like Makola or Agbogbloshie. Requeijão cremoso is a specialized Brazilian cream cheese; look for it in international or high-end grocery stores in Accra. For substitutes, you may use a thick, high-fat cream cheese as an alternative to requeijão if unavailable. Standard all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs are widely available in any local supermarket.
Preparation method
- To prepare the filling, heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the minced garlic and onion.
- Add the shredded chicken and seasonings, sautéing for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the requeijão cremoso, and set the filling aside.
- In a separate large saucepan, combine the water, milk, bouillon cubes, mashed potato, and butter.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the all-purpose flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the dough pulls away from the bottom of the pan.
- Transfer the dough onto a smooth, lightly greased surface.
- Knead the dough until smooth and allow it to cool slightly.
- Take portions of the dough, flatten them in your hands, add a spoonful of the chicken filling, and shape into the iconic teardrop shape.
- Dip each shaped snack first into the beaten eggs and then roll in the breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil in a deep pot and deep-fry the coxinhas until they are evenly golden brown.
- Remove the fried snacks and drain excess oil on paper towels.
Observations
The Coxinha is arguably the most beloved savoury snack in Brazil, serving as a staple for celebrations, afternoon refreshments, or a satisfying quick bite. This practical, homemade recipe provides a simplified step-by-step approach to achieve an authentic result, featuring a delicate dough and a flavourful, comforting filling.
Designed for those seeking a manageable preparation process, this method relies on standard pantry ingredients and approachable techniques. It ensures that even those new to the kitchen can successfully replicate the gold standard of bakery-style coxinhas right at home.
Designed for those seeking a manageable preparation process, this method relies on standard pantry ingredients and approachable techniques. It ensures that even those new to the kitchen can successfully replicate the gold standard of bakery-style coxinhas right at home.
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