Brazilian recipe
Mozzarella and Calabrese Sausage Filling for Pastel (Recheio de pastel de calabresa com queijo)
Learn how to make a savoury, flavour-packed calabrese sausage and cheese filling for pastels, perfect for a quick snack.
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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 chilled meats section and the dairy aisle at supermarkets, or at local markets and neighbourhood grocers. If needed, ask for grated cooking sausage and mozzarella as substitutes for the Brazilian ingredients.
Preparation method
- Place the grated calabrese sausage and chopped onion in a frying pan
- Sauté for a few moments until the onion softens and the sausage turns lightly golden
- Drain off all the excess fat that has collected at 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 pastels so the heat does not melt the cheese too early
Observations
This filling brings together the smoky flavour of the sausage with the creaminess of melted cheese. The key is to let the mixture cool so the cheese does not melt completely before frying, keeping the texture just right when you bite into the pastel.
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