Brazilian recipe
Homemade Meatballs (Bolinho de Carne): Easy and Delicious Recipe
Prepare juicy and crispy meatballs, perfect for snacking. A simple, traditional recipe with Brazilian flavors that everyone will love.
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Ingredients
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or enough to bind)
500 g ground meat
1/2 onion, chopped or grated
Black pepper to taste
1/2 tomato, chopped and peeled (optional)
Cilantro or parsley, chopped, to taste
1 egg
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or enough to bind)
500 g ground meat
1/2 onion, chopped or grated
Black pepper to taste
1/2 tomato, chopped and peeled (optional)
Cilantro or parsley, chopped, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Ground meat, onions, garlic, tomatoes, eggs, salt, pepper, and all-purpose flour are commonly found in the meat, produce, and baking aisles of most supermarkets.
Fresh cilantro or parsley can be found in the produce section of supermarkets or at local farmers' markets.
Vegetable oil for frying is available in the cooking oil aisle of supermarkets.
For specialty Brazilian ingredients or if you have trouble finding fresh herbs, consider visiting Latin or Brazilian specialty food stores, or larger supermarkets with international food sections.
Fresh cilantro or parsley can be found in the produce section of supermarkets or at local farmers' markets.
Vegetable oil for frying is available in the cooking oil aisle of supermarkets.
For specialty Brazilian ingredients or if you have trouble finding fresh herbs, consider visiting Latin or Brazilian specialty food stores, or larger supermarkets with international food sections.
Preparation method
- In a large bowl, place the ground meat
- Add the onion, garlic, tomato (if using), cilantro or parsley, salt, and black pepper to the meat
- Mix all the seasonings into the meat well to ensure even distribution
- Add the egg and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the mixture
- Mix again until you obtain a dough that can be shaped
- If the dough is too moist and difficult to shape, add more all-purpose flour gradually until it is moldable and does not stick to your hands
- Shape small balls or slightly flattened meatballs, ensuring similar sizes so they fry evenly
- Heat a generous amount of oil in a deep pot or skillet over medium heat
- To test the oil temperature, drop a small piece of the dough into the oil
- If the dough piece rises to the surface and bubbles slowly, the oil is at the ideal temperature
- Fry the meatballs submerged in oil, over medium heat, until they are golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside
- Avoid putting too many meatballs in the pot at once to prevent lowering the oil temperature and compromising crispiness
- Remove the fried meatballs and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil before serving
Observations
Meatballs are a beloved snack in Brazilian cuisine, ideal for parties, barbecues, or simply for a light meal.
This recipe uses quality ground meat, seasoned with fresh ingredients like onion, garlic, cilantro or parsley, ensuring an authentic and memorable flavor.
The preparation is simple, resulting in tender meatballs on the inside with a crispy coating after frying. They are perfect to accompany a drink or serve as an appetizer.
With clear instructions and few ingredients, you can easily make delicious meatballs at home.
This recipe uses quality ground meat, seasoned with fresh ingredients like onion, garlic, cilantro or parsley, ensuring an authentic and memorable flavor.
The preparation is simple, resulting in tender meatballs on the inside with a crispy coating after frying. They are perfect to accompany a drink or serve as an appetizer.
With clear instructions and few ingredients, you can easily make delicious meatballs at home.
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