Brazilian Bitterballen – Brazilian-Dutch
 
 
Ingredients
  • 100g butter
  • 150g flour
  • 700ml beef bouillon
  • 30g minced onion
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 400g rib meat, shredded
  • Salt and pepper
  • Nutmeg
  • Oil
For the coating
  • Plain flour
  • 2 eggs
  • Cassava flour
Instructions
  1. Grill the ribs beforehand.
  2. Melt butter in a pan and slowly add the flour, cooking for 1 minute until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Gradually add beef stock, stirring regularly to avoid lumps, and cook for another minute.
  4. Add in the fresh parsley, onion, and shredded rib meat, and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
  5. Move to a bowl to cool, before placing in fridge for 2-4 hours.
  6. Once mixture is cool and firm, scoop spoonfuls of it into the plain flour and shape into a ball before quickly dropping into into the egg mixture.
  7. Roll the balls into the cassava flour and deep fry for 2-4 minutes until they’re golden brown.
  8. Drain and serve.
Recipe by Tropicsgourmet at https://tropicsgourmet.com/5-brazilian-fusion-dishes-try-home/