Brazilian recipe
Easy Provolone Cheese Balls (Bolinho de queijo provolone)
A crisp, golden snack with bold provolone flavour and a soft centre. Simple to make and ideal for serving as an appetiser.
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Ingredients
500 g grated provolone cheese
1 egg white
1 level tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 egg white
1 level tablespoon all-purpose flour
Where to find ingredients
Find the ingredients in the dairy section and baking aisle of most supermarkets or at a local wet market with a deli counter. For the best result, use a good melting cheese.
Preparation method
- In a bowl, mix the grated provolone cheese, egg white and all-purpose flour
- Knead well with your hands until you have a smooth, even dough
- Shape small balls with the dough
- Heat enough oil in a pan to fry the balls
- Carefully place the provolone balls into the hot oil
- Fry until golden and crisp on all sides
- Remove the balls from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess fat
- Serve hot
Observations
Bolinho de provolone is a savoury, practical snack that is well loved in Brazilian cooking. Its crisp shell and soft centre, filled with the bold flavour of provolone, make it a great choice to serve with drinks or as a starter at any gathering.
This recipe is an accessible introduction to homemade snacks, letting even kitchen beginners prepare something special. The combination of melted cheese and the lightness of the fried dough is irresistible, and it is a great way to enjoy provolone’s distinctive flavour.
This recipe is an accessible introduction to homemade snacks, letting even kitchen beginners prepare something special. The combination of melted cheese and the lightness of the fried dough is irresistible, and it is a great way to enjoy provolone’s distinctive flavour.
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