Brazilian recipe
Calabresa Sausage Coxinha (Coxinha de calabresa)
A flavorful twist on the classic Brazilian snack, this dish features a savory calabresa sausage filling wrapped in a soft, crispy potato-based dough.
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Ingredients
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 bouillon cubes (bacon or rib flavor)
200 g calabresa sausage, skin removed and ground
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing
20 pitted green olives
Breadcrumbs for breading
1 beaten egg
Oil for deep frying
2 cups milk
2 bouillon cubes (bacon or rib flavor)
200 g calabresa sausage, skin removed and ground
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing
20 pitted green olives
Breadcrumbs for breading
1 beaten egg
Oil for deep frying
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets and butcher shops. Calabresa sausage can be substituted with high-quality smoked beef sausage if the original is unavailable.
Preparation method
- Place the water, milk, bouillon cubes, ground calabresa, potatoes, and butter in a large pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add all of the flour at once.
- Stir vigorously until the dough pulls away completely from the bottom of the pot.
- Place the dough on 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.
- Coat the coxinhas thoroughly in the breadcrumbs.
- 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 treat. The combination of potato and milk in the dough ensures a light and velvety texture, making these snacks a perfect choice for parties or quick, satisfying bites.
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