Brazilian recipe
Calabresa Coxinha (Coxinha de calabresa)
A savory twist on the classic Brazilian street food, featuring a spiced calabresa sausage filling wrapped in a golden, crispy potato dough.
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Ingredients
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 bacon or beef bouillon cubes
200g skinless, ground calabresa sausage
1/2 cup cooked, 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 bacon or beef bouillon cubes
200g skinless, ground calabresa sausage
1/2 cup cooked, 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 calabresa sausage and green olives at well-stocked supermarkets, typically in the deli or international food aisles. For the best results, ensure the potatoes are thoroughly mashed to avoid lumps in the dough.
Preparation method
- Combine the water, milk, bouillon cubes, ground calabresa, mashed potatoes, and butter in a large pot.
- Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the all-purpose flour all at once.
- Stir vigorously until the dough forms a ball and pulls away completely from the bottom of the pot.
- Turn the dough out onto a smooth, lightly greased work surface.
- Knead the dough carefully and let it cool down.
- Divide the dough into small portions and flatten each piece with your hands.
- Place one olive in the center of each portion.
- Shape the dough around the filling to create the characteristic teardrop shape of a coxinha.
- Dip each unit into the beaten egg.
- Roll the coxinhas in breadcrumbs to coat them thoroughly.
- Deep-fry in hot oil until they achieve a golden-brown color.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.
Observations
This recipe uses calabresa sausage to create an irresistible snack. The blend of mashed potato and milk in the dough ensures a soft, light texture that pairs perfectly with the bold flavors inside, making it an excellent choice for gatherings or satisfying mid-day bites.
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