Brazilian recipe
Crispy Brazilian battered cocktail sausages (salsicha empanada)
Learn how to make these crispy battered cocktail sausages, a classic Brazilian party snack. Crunchy, savoury, and perfect for quick gatherings.
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Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1/2 cup beer
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg white, beaten until stiff peaks form
24 cocktail sausages
Vegetable oil for frying
Salt to taste
1/2 cup beer
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg white, beaten until stiff peaks form
24 cocktail sausages
Vegetable oil for frying
Where to find ingredients
All-purpose flour, salt, vegetable oil, and eggs are standard items found in any local grocery store or market. For the cocktail sausages, look for the small 'pork' or 'breakfast' cocktail sausages available in the chilled meat section of most supermarkets. If you cannot find this specific size, larger sausages cut into 2-inch chunks are a suitable substitute. Any light-style lager beer from a local shop will work perfectly for the batter base; avoid dark or heavy stouts.
Preparation method
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt
- Pour the beer and vegetable oil into the flour mixture
- Stir everything well until you have a smooth, consistent batter
- Cover the bowl and let the batter rest in the fridge for about an hour
- Once rested, gently fold the stiff egg white into the batter, mixing softly to keep it airy and light
- Insert a cocktail stick into one end of each sausage
- Dip each sausage into the batter, making sure it gets an even, thorough coating
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot
- Deep-fry the battered sausages in the hot oil, turning them occasionally, until they are beautifully golden and crispy all over
- Carefully lift the sausages from the oil and drain them on kitchen paper to absorb any excess grease
Observations
Battered sausages, known in Brazil as 'bolinhas de salsicha', are a beloved snack served at everything from lively parties to casual weekend family gatherings. The light, crispy batter wraps around the sausage, offering that satisfying crunch followed by a flavourful, tender centre. This recipe is straightforward to pull off, using simple pantry staples and easy techniques for a crowd-pleasing snack that never misses the mark.
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