Brazilian recipe
Homemade Brazilian Meat Croquettes (Croquete de carne)
Learn how to make crispy, golden meat croquettes with a tender, savoury filling. A traditional Brazilian appetiser that is perfect for parties or a proper snack.
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Ingredients
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cups plain flour
Salt to taste
Finely chopped fresh coriander to taste
500 g minced beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 eggs (for coating)
Breadcrumbs (for coating)
Vegetable oil for deep-frying
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cups plain flour
Salt to taste
Finely chopped fresh coriander to taste
500 g minced beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 eggs (for coating)
Breadcrumbs (for coating)
Vegetable oil for deep-frying
Where to find ingredients
For the minced beef, head to your local butcher or the supermarket meat counter. Plain flour is standard in the baking aisle. Fresh coriander is easily found in the produce section, typically near other fresh herbs. Breadcrumbs can be found in the pantry or baking section—panko or standard dry breadcrumbs both work well here. Vegetable oil is available in the cooking oils aisle. For the mayo and milk, any standard Irish dairy aisle will have exactly what you need.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, mix the milk, mayonnaise, salt, and chopped fresh coriander
- Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer
- Once the mixture begins to bubble, gradually stir in the plain flour, whisking continuously
- Keep cooking and stirring until the dough pulls away cleanly from the bottom of the pan into a smooth, uniform ball
- Remove the dough from the pan and spread it out on a clean, cool surface, such as a marble slab or worktop, to cool down
- In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat
- Sauté the diced onion in the oil until soft and golden
- Add the minced beef and salt, browning the meat thoroughly until fully cooked with no excess moisture
- Allow the minced beef filling to cool down slightly
- Incorporate the sautéed beef into the cooled dough, mixing thoroughly until the filling is evenly distributed
- Shape the mixture into your desired croquette sizes
- Set up a coating station: beat the eggs in one bowl and place the breadcrumbs in another
- Dip each croquette first into the beaten egg and then roll in the breadcrumbs, ensuring an even, thorough coating
- Heat plenty of vegetable oil in a deep-sided saucepan or a deep-fat fryer
- Deep-fry the croquettes in the hot oil until they are deep golden brown and crispy
- Remove the croquettes with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper to remove any excess oil
- Serve the croquettes while hot as a crowd-pleasing appetiser
Observations
Meat croquettes are a staple in Brazilian snacking culture, widely loved at gatherings, parties, or simply enjoyed as a tasty treat at home. The magic lies in the contrast between the perfectly crisp exterior and the flavourful, seasoned minced beef filling inside.
This recipe gives you the full run-through on how to get the consistency just right, ensuring a smooth, uniform dough and a well-balanced meat centre. Follow these steps to rustle up an irresistible appetiser that is bound to be a hit with your friends and family.
This recipe gives you the full run-through on how to get the consistency just right, ensuring a smooth, uniform dough and a well-balanced meat centre. Follow these steps to rustle up an irresistible appetiser that is bound to be a hit with your friends and family.
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