Brazilian recipe
Calabrese Sausage and Cheese Pastel Filling (Recheio de pastel de calabresa com queijo)
Learn how to make a classic, tasty calabrese sausage and cheese filling for pastéis, perfect for a quick snack everyone loves.
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Ingredients
300 g grated calabrese sausage
1 small onion, chopped
250 g grated mozzarella or cut into small cubes
oregano to taste
1 small onion, chopped
250 g grated mozzarella or cut into small cubes
oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for the ingredients in the sausage section, dairy aisle, and fresh produce section of your local supermarket or neighbourhood market. If needed, a mild mozzarella can be used as a substitute for muçarela, but the ideal cheese is the original one listed in the recipe.
Preparation method
- Bring the grated calabrese sausage and chopped onion to a skillet
- Sauté for a few moments until the onion softens and the sausage turns lightly golden
- Drain off any excess fat that has collected in the bottom of the pan
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the mozzarella
- Sprinkle the oregano over the mixture and mix everything well
- Let the filling cool completely before assembling the pastéis so the heat does not melt the cheese too soon
Observations
This filling brings together the smoky flavour of the sausage and the creaminess of melted cheese. The key is to let the mixture cool so the cheese does not melt completely before frying, which helps give the pastel the right bite.
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