Brazilian recipe
Homemade Meat Croquettes
Learn how to make crispy on the outside and tender on the inside meat croquettes. Perfect as an appetizer, this traditional Brazilian recipe pleases everyone.
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Ingredients
2 cups (240 ml) milk
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Chopped fresh herbs (like parsley and chives) to taste
1 lb (500 g) ground meat
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 eggs, beaten
Breadcrumbs for coating
Vegetable oil for frying
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Chopped fresh herbs (like parsley and chives) to taste
1 lb (500 g) ground meat
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 eggs, beaten
Breadcrumbs for coating
Vegetable oil for frying
Where to find ingredients
Ingredients like milk, flour, eggs, oil, onions, and ground meat are available at most grocery stores.
Mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs can also be found at grocery stores.
Breadcrumbs are available in the baking or pantry section of most supermarkets.
Mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs can also be found at grocery stores.
Breadcrumbs are available in the baking or pantry section of most supermarkets.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, mayonnaise, salt, and fresh herbs
- Bring to a medium heat and let it boil
- When the mixture starts to boil, gradually add the flour, stirring constantly
- Continue cooking and stirring until the dough pulls away from the bottom of the pan, forming a homogeneous mass
- Remove the dough from the pan and spread it on a clean, cool surface (like marble or a countertop) to cool
- In another pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat
- Sauté the diced onion in the oil until softened
- Add the ground meat and salt, cooking until the meat is browned and any excess liquid has evaporated
- Let the cooked meat mixture cool slightly
- Incorporate the cooled ground meat mixture into the cooled croquette dough and mix well until all ingredients are fully integrated
- Shape the croquettes as desired
- Prepare a breading station: beat the eggs in one bowl and place the breadcrumbs in another
- Dip each croquette first in the beaten egg, then in the breadcrumbs, ensuring they are well-coated
- Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a deep pot or deep fryer
- Fry the croquettes in hot oil until golden brown and crispy
- Remove the croquettes with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil
- Serve the croquettes hot as an appetizer
Observations
Meat croquettes are a very popular Brazilian snack, ideal for serving at parties, gatherings, or simply for a special snack. Their combination of a crispy crust and a flavorful sautéed ground meat filling makes them an irresistible and practical appetizer to prepare.
This recipe details the step-by-step process to achieve perfect croquettes, ensuring the dough is homogeneous and the filling is well-seasoned. Follow the instructions to create a delicious appetizer that will surely be a hit with friends and family.
This recipe details the step-by-step process to achieve perfect croquettes, ensuring the dough is homogeneous and the filling is well-seasoned. Follow the instructions to create a delicious appetizer that will surely be a hit with friends and family.
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