Brazilian recipe
Homemade Savory Meat Croquettes (Bolinho de carne)
Whip up these juicy, golden-brown meat croquettes—the perfect snack for any gathering. A traditional recipe featuring authentic Brazilian seasonings.
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Ingredients
2 to 3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 egg
Cooking oil for deep-frying
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (as needed for consistency)
500g minced beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped or grated
Black pepper to taste
1/2 tomato, peeled and diced (optional)
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped to taste
1 egg
Cooking oil for deep-frying
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (as needed for consistency)
500g minced beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped or grated
Black pepper to taste
1/2 tomato, peeled and diced (optional)
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local neighborhood grocery stores (kiryana stores) or larger supermarket chains like Carrefour or Imtiaz. For the best results, use fresh produce from the vegetable section and lean minced beef from the butcher counter. If fresh cilantro is unavailable, flat-leaf parsley is a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- Place the minced beef into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the onion, garlic, tomato (if using), cilantro or parsley, salt, and black pepper to the meat.
- Mix all the seasonings into the meat thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
- Incorporate the egg and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour into the mixture.
- Mix again until you achieve a consistent dough that can be shaped.
- If the dough remains too moist to handle, add more flour gradually until it is pliable and no longer sticks to your hands.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or slightly flattened croquettes, ensuring they are uniform in size to promote even frying.
- Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a deep pot or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- Test the oil temperature by dropping a tiny piece of the mixture into the pan.
- The oil is ready for frying if the piece rises to the surface and bubbles slowly.
- Deep-fry the croquettes over medium heat until they are golden brown on the outside and cooked through.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain the oil temperature and ensure a crispy texture.
- Remove the croquettes and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil before serving.
Observations
Meat croquettes are a beloved snack in Brazilian culinary culture, frequently served at celebrations, weekend barbecues, or enjoyed as a comforting treat.
This recipe features high-quality minced beef seasoned with fresh ingredients such as onions, garlic, and either fresh cilantro or parsley, ensuring an authentic and bold flavor profile.
Preparation is straightforward, yielding croquettes that are tender on the inside with a perfectly crisp exterior after frying. They serve as an excellent appetizer or a savory snack to pair with your favorite refreshments.
With simple instructions and accessible ingredients, you can easily replicate these savory bites at home.
This recipe features high-quality minced beef seasoned with fresh ingredients such as onions, garlic, and either fresh cilantro or parsley, ensuring an authentic and bold flavor profile.
Preparation is straightforward, yielding croquettes that are tender on the inside with a perfectly crisp exterior after frying. They serve as an excellent appetizer or a savory snack to pair with your favorite refreshments.
With simple instructions and accessible ingredients, you can easily replicate these savory bites at home.
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