Brazilian recipe
Calabresa Sausage and Cheese Pastel Filling (Recheio de pastel de calabresa com queijo)
Discover how to prepare a classic, flavorful Calabresa sausage and cheese filling for your pastéis, perfect for a quick and beloved snack.
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Ingredients
300g grated linguiça calabresa
1 small onion, finely chopped
250g mozzarella, grated or in small cubes
Dried oregano to taste
1 small onion, finely chopped
250g mozzarella, grated or in small cubes
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find linguiça calabresa and mozzarella at local butchers or the deli section of your local supermarket. As a substitute for linguiça calabresa, you may use a high-quality smoked spicy pork sausage, though the original Brazilian product is recommended for the authentic flavor.
Preparation method
- Place the grated linguiça calabresa and the chopped onion into a frying pan.
- Sauté the ingredients over medium heat until the onion turns translucent and the sausage begins to brown lightly.
- Drain any excess fat that has accumulated at the bottom of the pan.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in the mozzarella.
- Sprinkle the oregano over the filling and fold everything together until well combined.
- Allow the filling to cool completely before assembling your pastéis to keep the cheese from melting too early.
Observations
This filling strikes the perfect balance between the smoky, savory profile of the sausage and the rich melt of the cheese. The key trick is to allow the mixture to cool down completely before filling your dough; this prevents the cheese from melting prematurely during the assembly, ensuring that quintessential texture when you take your first bite of the fried pastel.
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