Brazilian recipe
Calabresa and Creamy Requeijão Pastel Filling (Recheio de pastel de calabresa com requeijão)
A savory and creamy filling for pastéis, blending the robust flavor of calabresa sausage with the smooth texture of requeijão. It is quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying snack.
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Ingredients
300 g grated calabresa sausage
1 small onion
200 g creamy requeijão
1 small onion
200 g creamy requeijão
Where to find ingredients
Find calabresa sausage and requeijão at local Nigerian supermarkets that stock international or specialized Latin American pantry items. As a substitute for requeijão if unavailable, you may use a thick, spreadable cream cheese or a soft, mild processed cheese.
Preparation method
- Grate the calabresa sausage and finely chop the small onion.
- Sauté the onion in a pan until translucent.
- Add the grated calabresa to the pan and sauté for a few more minutes.
- Drain any excess fat that has rendered from the sausage.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the requeijão until the mixture is uniform and smooth.
- Allow the filling to cool completely before using it to stuff your pastéis.
Observations
This Calabresa and Requeijão Pastel filling is a flavorful and practical choice for those who love savory hand pies. The combination of lightly spiced, sautéed calabresa with the rich, velvety texture of requeijão creates a balanced, crowd-pleasing filling. It is an excellent option for parties, casual snacks, or even as a business idea, as it appeals to a wide variety of tastes while making the assembly of the pastéis simple and efficient.
Preparing this filling from scratch ensures maximum freshness and quality. Follow these straightforward steps to achieve a delicious mixture, ready to be stuffed into your favorite dough for deep-frying or baking.
Preparing this filling from scratch ensures maximum freshness and quality. Follow these straightforward steps to achieve a delicious mixture, ready to be stuffed into your favorite dough for deep-frying or baking.
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