Coxinha de Mandioca

Directions

  1. 1Remove the stems from the frozen cassava.
  2. 2Add 2 kg of the cassava to a pot with 1 1/2 liter of water and a little bit of salt.
  3. 3Cook until it falls apart.
  4. 4Pass through a sieve and let it drain for three to four hours.
  5. 5Smash it manually.
  6. 6Grind the cassava.
  7. 7Add 50 grams of onion stock, 200 grams of margarine and 100 grams of cornstarch to give more consistency to the dough and prevent the pastry from cracking.
  8. 8Add more a little bit of salt to correct it.
  9. 9Knead well the dough.
  10. 10Start modeling the coxinhas with chicken and catupiry filling.
  11. 11Dip in water and breadcrumbs.
  12. 12Fry in oil at 180 degrees.

Ingredients

  • mandioca congelada
  • 1.5 litro água
  • pouquinho sal
  • 50 gramas caldo de cebola
  • 200 gramas margarina
  • 100 gramas amido de milho
  • frango com catupiry
  • água
  • farinha de rosca
  • óleo

Equipment

peneiramoedor de carne

Tips

  • Let the cassava dry for three to four hours
  • Fry in oil at 180 degrees for about three minutes