Brazilian recipe
Calabresa Sausage Coxinha (Coxinha de calabresa)
A flavorful twist on the classic Brazilian snack, featuring a savory sausage filling and a perfectly crispy, golden-brown crust.
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Ingredients
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 cubes bacon or beef bouillon
200 g Calabresa sausage, peeled and ground
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potato
1 tablespoon butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing
20 pitted green olives
Breadcrumbs for breading
1 egg, beaten
Oil for deep frying
2 cups milk
2 cubes bacon or beef bouillon
200 g Calabresa sausage, peeled and ground
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potato
1 tablespoon butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing
20 pitted green olives
Breadcrumbs for breading
1 egg, beaten
Oil for deep frying
Where to find ingredients
Find Calabresa sausage at specialty meat shops or international food aisles. If unavailable, Spanish chorizo or any smoked garlic sausage are suitable substitutes. Bouillon, fresh produce, and baking staples are available at any local supermarket or wet market.
Preparation method
- Place the water, milk, bouillon cubes, ground sausage, potato, and butter in a large pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Add all the flour at once.
- Stir vigorously until the dough pulls away completely from the bottom of the pan.
- Turn the dough out onto a smooth, lightly greased surface.
- Knead the dough carefully and let it cool down.
- Divide the dough into small portions and flatten them with your hands.
- Place one olive in the center of each portion.
- Close the dough, shaping it into the characteristic teardrop shape of a coxinha.
- Dip each unit into the beaten egg.
- Roll the coxinhas in breadcrumbs to coat them thoroughly.
- Deep-fry in hot oil until they reach a golden-brown color.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.
Observations
This recipe uses Calabresa sausage to create an irresistible savory snack. The combination of potato and milk in the dough ensures a soft, delicate texture that is perfect for parties or quick snacks.
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