Brazilian recipe
Calabresa and Creamy Requeijão Pastel Filling (Recheio de pastel de calabresa com requeijão)
A savory and creamy filling for pastéis, perfectly balancing the bold, spiced taste of calabresa sausage with the richness of requeijão.
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Ingredients
300g grated calabresa sausage
1 small onion
200g creamy requeijão
1 small onion
200g creamy requeijão
Where to find ingredients
You can find calabresa sausage and requeijão at specialized gourmet food stores or local international food markets that stock Brazilian staples. If you cannot source requeijão, a substitute such as a thick, mild cream cheese or a smooth spreadable curd cheese may be used, though the final texture will vary slightly.
Preparation method
- Grate the calabresa sausage and finely chop the small onion.
- Sauté the onion in a pan until translucent.
- Add the grated calabresa and cook 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 creamy requeijão until the mixture is uniform.
- Allow the filling to cool completely before using it to stuff your pastéis.
Observations
This calabresa and creamy requeijão filling is a flavorful and practical choice for any pastry lover. The combination of lightly spiced calabresa with the smooth texture of requeijão creates a well-balanced mixture that is highly popular. It works beautifully for snacks, gatherings, or as a homemade item to sell, as it appeals to a wide variety of tastes while keeping the assembly process simple and efficient.
Preparing this filling from scratch ensures freshness and high-quality ingredients. Just follow these simple steps to have a delicious base ready to fill your fried or baked pastéis.
Preparing this filling from scratch ensures freshness and high-quality ingredients. Just follow these simple steps to have a delicious base ready to fill your fried or baked pastéis.
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