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Simple Homemade Coxinha: An Easy Recipe (Coxinha prática : receita)
Learn how to make authentic, delicious coxinhas at home. This simple recipe features a silky dough and a creamy filling for the ultimate savory snack.
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Ingredients
1.5 kg cooked, shredded chicken
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings to taste (salt, pepper, fresh parsley)
3 tbsp creamy requeijão
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 bouillon cubes (bacon or ribs flavor)
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potato
1 tbsp butter
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing
2 eggs, beaten
Breadcrumbs for coating
Vegetable oil for deep-frying
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings to taste (salt, pepper, fresh parsley)
3 tbsp creamy requeijão
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 bouillon cubes (bacon or ribs flavor)
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potato
1 tbsp butter
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing
2 eggs, beaten
Breadcrumbs for coating
Vegetable oil for deep-frying
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce and pantry staples at supermarkets like FairPrice or Cold Storage. Requeijão and Brazilian-style bouillon cubes can be sourced from specialty shops or online grocers specializing in South American imports. Substitute breadcrumbs with Japanese-style panko for an extra crunch.
Preparation method
- To prepare the filling, heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the minced garlic and onion.
- Add the shredded chicken and your chosen seasonings, then sauté for approximately 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in the creamy requeijão, and set the filling aside.
- In a separate large pot, combine the water, milk, bouillon cubes, mashed potato, and butter.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the dough pulls away from the bottom of the pot.
- Turn the dough out onto a smooth, lightly greased surface.
- Knead the dough until smooth and allow it to cool slightly.
- Take small portions of dough, flatten them in your palm, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and mold into the iconic teardrop coxinha shape.
- Dip each molded coxinha into the beaten egg, then roll thoroughly in the breadcrumbs to coat.
- Heat oil in a deep pot and fry the coxinhas in batches until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove the fried snacks and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Observations
The coxinha is a beloved Brazilian staple, perfectly suited for parties, afternoon tea, or a quick, savory craving. This practical, homemade recipe provides a streamlined step-by-step method to help you achieve professional results, yielding a delicate dough and a savory, flavorful shredded chicken filling.
Designed for those looking for an approachable cooking project, this recipe relies on accessible ingredients and straightforward techniques. It ensures that even beginners can recreate the addictive charm of a traditional bakery-style coxinha right in their own kitchen.
Designed for those looking for an approachable cooking project, this recipe relies on accessible ingredients and straightforward techniques. It ensures that even beginners can recreate the addictive charm of a traditional bakery-style coxinha right in their own kitchen.
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