Brazilian recipe
Escondidinho (Escondidinho)
Escondidinho is a classic Brazilian comfort food that layers a velvety cassava and potato mash over a richly seasoned, savory dried-beef filling.
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Ingredients
700 g cassava, boiled in salted water
300 g potatoes, boiled in salted water
1 tbsp butter
1 pack (200 ml) table cream
1 small onion, minced or grated
1 stock cube (beef or chicken)
Milk, to taste
Salt, to taste
1/2 kg dried beef (carne seca), boiled and shredded
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 medium onion, sliced into rings
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Red pepper flakes or black pepper, to taste
Bacon, to taste
Creamy spreadable cheese (requeijão), to taste
Mozzarella cheese, to taste
300 g potatoes, boiled in salted water
1 tbsp butter
1 pack (200 ml) table cream
1 small onion, minced or grated
1 stock cube (beef or chicken)
Milk, to taste
Salt, to taste
1/2 kg dried beef (carne seca), boiled and shredded
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 medium onion, sliced into rings
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Red pepper flakes or black pepper, to taste
Bacon, to taste
Creamy spreadable cheese (requeijão), to taste
Mozzarella cheese, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Cassava (often found as yuca), dried beef (carne seca), and specific Brazilian-style spreadable cheese can be sourced at international specialty grocers or large-scale supermarkets in urban areas. You may use a standard potato mash as a substitute for cassava if unavailable, and substitute bacon with smoked beef rashers if preferred. Mozzarella is widely available in the dairy aisle.
Preparation method
- Press the boiled cassava and potatoes together with the butter through a ricer or masher until smooth.
- Add the onion, stock cube, table cream, and gradually pour in milk until the mash reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
- Taste the mash and adjust the salt as needed.
- Fry the bacon, garlic, and onion in a large pan.
- Add the shredded dried beef and sauté for a few more minutes.
- Finish the filling by folding in the parsley, chives, and seasoning with the pepper.
- Check the seasoning of the filling and adjust the salt.
- Grease the bottom and sides of a baking dish with butter.
- Distribute the dried beef mixture evenly at the bottom of the dish and cover with the slices of mozzarella.
- Spread the prepared mash over the cheese layer.
- Dot the top of the mash with the creamy spreadable cheese or fold it directly into the mash mixture.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top if desired.
- Bake in a preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden.
- Keep an eye on the dish while baking to ensure the bottom does not burn.
Observations
This recipe delivers a deeply satisfying and flavorful meal. The technique of layering a silky, decadent mash over the spiced meat ensures a perfect balance of textures, while the final bake creates an irresistible golden crust that is absolutely iconic. It is a hearty dish that highlights the vibrant flavors of traditional Brazilian home cooking.
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