Brazilian recipe
Spicy Sausage and Cheese Pastel Filling (Recheio de pastel de calabresa com queijo)
Master this classic, savory combination of smoked sausage and melted cheese for your homemade pastries. It is the perfect quick-bite snack filler.
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Ingredients
300g linguiça calabresa, grated
1 small onion, finely chopped
250g mozzarella, grated or cut into small cubes
dried oregano, to taste
1 small onion, finely chopped
250g mozzarella, grated or cut into small cubes
dried oregano, to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find linguiça calabresa at specialty butcher shops or upscale grocery stores that stock international deli meats. If you cannot find it, a spicy smoked pork sausage is the best substitute. Mozzarella and basic pantry staples like onions and oregano are available at any local market or vegetable vendor.
Preparation method
- Place the grated linguiça calabresa and the chopped onion into a frying pan.
- Sauté the ingredients for a few minutes until the onion has softened and the sausage has turned slightly golden.
- Drain all the excess oil that accumulates at the bottom of the pan.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the mozzarella.
- Sprinkle the oregano over the mixture and fold everything together until well combined.
- Allow the filling to cool to room temperature before assembling the pastéis to ensure the residual heat does not melt the cheese too early.
Observations
This filling balances the robust, smoky notes of linguiça calabresa with the indulgent, gooey texture of melted cheese. The key technique here is to allow the mixture to cool down completely before filling your dough; this prevents the cheese from melting prematurely during the assembly, ensuring an impeccable texture once the pastel is fried.
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