Brazilian recipe
Calabresa sausage croquettes (Coxinha de calabresa)
A flavorful twist on a Brazilian classic, these croquettes feature a savory spicy sausage filling encased in a tender potato-infused dough.
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Ingredients
1 cup water
2 cups milk
2 bouillon cubes (bacon or ribs flavor)
200 g calabresa sausage, peeled and minced
1/2 cup boiled and mashed potato
1 tablespoon butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing
20 pitted green olives
Breadcrumbs for coating
1 beaten egg
Oil for deep frying
2 cups milk
2 bouillon cubes (bacon or ribs flavor)
200 g calabresa sausage, peeled and minced
1/2 cup boiled and mashed potato
1 tablespoon butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Margarine for greasing
20 pitted green olives
Breadcrumbs for coating
1 beaten egg
Oil for deep frying
Where to find ingredients
Find calabresa sausage at specialty delis or butcher shops (substitute with any smoked, spicy pork sausage if unavailable). General ingredients such as flour, milk, butter, and olives are available at any local supermarket.
Preparation method
- Combine the water, milk, bouillon cubes, minced calabresa, mashed potato, and butter in a large pot.
- Place over heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Pour in all of 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.
- Separate the dough into small portions and flatten them out with your hands.
- Place one olive in the center of each portion.
- Shape the dough around the olive into the characteristic teardrop shape of a coxinha.
- Dip each unit into the beaten egg.
- Roll the croquettes in breadcrumbs to coat them thoroughly.
- Deep fry in hot oil until they reach a golden brown color.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.
Observations
This recipe utilizes linguiça calabresa to create an irresistible savory snack. The combination of potato and milk in the dough ensures a soft, delicate texture that pairs perfectly with the bold flavor of the sausage, making these an excellent choice for gatherings or satisfying snacks.
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