Brazilian recipe
Simple Homemade Coxinha Recipe (Coxinha prática : receita)
Master the art of making delicious, golden-brown coxinhas at home. This simple recipe yields a tender dough and a savory, creamy chicken filling.
0.0 / 5 by 0 Reviews
Ingredients
1.5 kg cooked and shredded chicken
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, fresh parsley)
3 tbsp creamy requeijão
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 bouillon cubes (bacon or beef flavor)
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potato
1 tbsp butter
2.5 cups all-purpose wheat flour
Margarine for greasing
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Breadcrumbs for breading
Vegetable oil for deep-frying
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, fresh parsley)
3 tbsp creamy requeijão
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 bouillon cubes (bacon or beef flavor)
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potato
1 tbsp butter
2.5 cups all-purpose wheat flour
Margarine for greasing
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Breadcrumbs for breading
Vegetable oil for deep-frying
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce and staples at local supermarkets like Naivas or Carrefour. 'Requeijão' is a specific Brazilian cream cheese; if unavailable, a thick, full-fat cream cheese acts as a suitable substitute. Look for 'bouillon cubes' in the soup seasoning aisle.
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 approximately 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in the creamy requeijão, and set the mixture aside.
- In a separate large pot, combine the water, milk, bouillon cubes, mashed potato, and butter.
- Bring the liquid mixture to a boil.
- Add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the dough pulls away from the bottom of the pot.
- Transfer the hot dough onto a smooth, lightly greased surface.
- Knead the dough until smooth and allow it to cool slightly before handling.
- Take portions of the dough, flatten them, place the filling in the center, and shape into the classic teardrop coxinha form.
- Dip each shaped coxinha into the beaten eggs and then roll thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan and fry the coxinhas until they are evenly golden brown.
- Remove the fried snacks and drain any excess oil on paper towels.
Observations
The coxinha is one of Brazil’s most iconic snacks, beloved for its teardrop shape and satisfying crunch. Whether you are hosting a get-together or just craving a savory treat, this simplified homemade recipe will help you achieve that classic bakery-style texture and flavor right in your own kitchen.
Designed for ease and consistency, this method uses pantry staples and straightforward techniques. It is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to perfect their dough-making skills and learn how to shape these golden morsels to perfection.
Designed for ease and consistency, this method uses pantry staples and straightforward techniques. It is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to perfect their dough-making skills and learn how to shape these golden morsels to perfection.
Ratings and comments