Brazilian recipe
Calabresa Sausage Croquette (Coxinha de calabresa)
A flavorful twist on a classic Brazilian snack, this calabresa sausage croquette features a savory filling and a perfectly crispy exterior.
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Ingredients
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 bouillon cubes (bacon or ribs flavor)
200g skinless, ground calabresa sausage
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potato
1 tablespoon butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing
20 pitted green olives
Breadcrumbs for breading
1 beaten egg
Oil for frying
2 cups milk
2 bouillon cubes (bacon or ribs flavor)
200g skinless, ground calabresa sausage
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potato
1 tablespoon butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing
20 pitted green olives
Breadcrumbs for breading
1 beaten egg
Oil for frying
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh calabresa sausage and green olives at local butchers or gourmet deli counters. Standard flour, milk, butter, and eggs are available at any local supermarket. For the bouillon cubes, use any high-quality smoked meat or savory stock cubes as a substitute if the specific Brazilian flavor is unavailable.
Preparation method
- Place the water, milk, bouillon cubes, ground calabresa, potato, and butter in a large pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Add all the flour at once.
- Stir vigorously until the dough pulls away completely from the bottom of the pot.
- Turn the dough out onto a smooth, lightly greased surface.
- Knead the dough carefully and allow it to cool.
- Divide the dough into small portions and flatten them with your hands.
- Place one olive in the center of each portion.
- Close the dough and shape it into the characteristic teardrop shape.
- Dip each unit into the beaten egg.
- Roll the croquettes in breadcrumbs to coat.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.
Observations
This recipe utilizes calabresa sausage to create an irresistible savory snack. The combination of potato and milk in the dough ensures a soft and light texture, making it an ideal choice for parties or quick snacks.
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