Brazilian recipe
Traditional Four-Cheese Balls (Bolinha de 4 queijos)
Four-cheese balls are a savoury Brazilian snack with a creamy cheese filling and a crisp golden crust.
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Ingredients
3 whole eggs
300 g grated mozzarella cheese
all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
300 g grated queijo prato
150 g grated Parmesan cheese
300 g grated fresh cheese or semi-cured cheese
300 g grated mozzarella cheese
all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
300 g grated queijo prato
150 g grated Parmesan cheese
300 g grated fresh cheese or semi-cured cheese
Where to find ingredients
Look for the cheeses in the dairy section of your supermarket, market, or grocer, and the flour in the baking aisle. If needed, use a local hard cheese as a substitute for queijo prato or queijo fresco, but keep the original cheeses as the ideal choice.
Preparation method
- Grate all the cheeses and mix them in a bowl
- Add the whole eggs to the cheese mixture and stir well until it forms a smooth dough
- Add the all-purpose flour little by little until the dough is firm enough to shape
- Shape small balls with your hands
- Dip each ball in egg white to help the coating stick
- Coat the balls in all-purpose flour or breadcrumbs, covering them completely
- Heat enough oil to fry the balls over medium heat
- Fry the balls until golden and crisp on the outside
- Remove from the oil and place on paper towels to drain off excess fat
- Serve hot for the best flavour and texture
Observations
Four-cheese balls are a much-loved Brazilian snack, known for their bold flavour and crisp shell with a creamy, savoury centre. This recipe brings together four cheeses to create the right balance of richness and taste. Perfect for parties, snacks, or as an appetiser, it is simple to make and appeals to a wide range of tastes.
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