Brazilian recipe
Homemade meat rissoles: an easy and delicious recipe (Bolinho de carne)
Whip up juicy, golden-brown meat rissoles that are perfect for snacking. A simple, traditional recipe with Brazilian seasonings that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
2 to 3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 egg
Oil for deep-frying
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons of cake wheat flour (or until it holds its shape)
500 g ground beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped or grated
Black pepper to taste
1/2 tomato, peeled and diced (optional)
Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped to taste
1 egg
Oil for deep-frying
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons of cake wheat flour (or until it holds its shape)
500 g ground beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped or grated
Black pepper to taste
1/2 tomato, peeled and diced (optional)
Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh ground beef, vegetables, and pantry essentials like flour and eggs at your local supermarket, such as Woolworths, Pick n Pay, or Checkers. Check the fresh produce section for herbs and tomatoes. Any vegetable or canola oil is suitable for frying.
Preparation method
- Place the ground beef in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the onion, garlic, tomato (if using), coriander or parsley, salt, and black pepper to the meat.
- Mix all the seasonings into the meat thoroughly to ensure an even distribution.
- Add the egg and 2 tablespoons of wheat flour to the mixture.
- Mix again until you obtain a consistency that can be easily shaped.
- If the mixture is too wet to handle, add a little more wheat flour gradually until it is pliable and no longer sticks to your hands.
- Shape into small balls or slightly flattened patties, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Heat a generous amount of oil in a deep pot or frying pan over medium heat.
- To test the oil temperature, carefully drop a small piece of the mixture into the pan.
- If the piece rises to the surface and bubbles steadily, the oil is at the ideal temperature.
- Deep-fry the rissoles over medium heat until they are golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan, as this lowers the oil temperature and can affect the final crunch.
- Remove the fried rissoles and drain on absorbent kitchen paper to remove excess oil before serving.
Observations
Meat rissoles are a beloved snack in Brazilian cuisine, perfect for hosting, braais, or just as a tasty light meal.
This recipe uses quality ground beef, seasoned with fresh aromatics like onion, garlic, and coriander or parsley to ensure an authentic and robust flavour profile.
Preparation is straightforward, resulting in rissoles that are tender on the inside with a satisfyingly crisp crust after frying. They are ideal to pair with a cold drink or to serve as a starter.
With clear instructions and a handful of pantry staples, you can easily create delicious homemade meat rissoles in your own kitchen.
This recipe uses quality ground beef, seasoned with fresh aromatics like onion, garlic, and coriander or parsley to ensure an authentic and robust flavour profile.
Preparation is straightforward, resulting in rissoles that are tender on the inside with a satisfyingly crisp crust after frying. They are ideal to pair with a cold drink or to serve as a starter.
With clear instructions and a handful of pantry staples, you can easily create delicious homemade meat rissoles in your own kitchen.
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