- Prep
- 1 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 31 min
- Yield
- Approximately 30 coxinhas
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 165 kcal
Quick summary
“Palm heart coxinhas are delicious and easy to make, perfect for snacks or quick meals;”
What you need to know
['- Sauté the onion and garlic until golden', '- Use heart of palm and olives as filling', '- Dip the coxinhas in the egg and breadcrumb mixture before frying', '- Cook for about 30 minutes', '- Accompany with tomato sauce or chimichurri']
Ingredients
Main
- bulk garlic
- box canned hearts of palm, bizarre
- tablespoons breadcrumbs
- box black olives, canned
- unit onion
- tablespoon salt
- pimenta black pepper
Instructions
Principal
- For the filling, in a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until golden. Add the hearts of palm and olives, season with salt and pepper, and cook for a few minutes. Let cool.
- Assemble the coxinhas: with the dough, make small balls, open in the palm of your hand, place the filling and close shaping the coxinha. Dip in the egg and breadcrumb mixture. Fry in hot oil until golden and drain on paper towels.
Chef's tips
['- Use well-drained and chopped heart of palm for better consistency', '- Refrigerate the filling before assembling the coxinhas to make closing easier', '- Fry over low heat to avoid burning the outside while the inside is cooking']
Variations
['- Include grated cheese in the filling for more flavor', '- Add fresh basil leaves for aroma', '- Make mini coxinhas to serve as amuse-bouche']
Substitutions
['- You can substitute the palm heart with chicken or minas cheese', '- Green olives can be swapped for chopped almonds', '- Use wheat flour if you don't have breadcrumbs']
How to store
The coxinhas should be consumed on the same day. Leftovers can be frozen for future use.
Can it be frozen?
Not recommended to freeze the already fried coxinhas. It is better to prepare them, freeze the dough, and fry at the moment.
What to serve with
Serve with a tomato sauce or chimichurri for extra flavor.
Frequently asked questions
What to do with leftover coxinhas?
Leftovers can be frozen for future use or served cold with a tomato sauce.
How long should I let the filling cool?
Let the filling cool for at least 30 minutes before assembling the coxinhas.
What is the best sauce to serve with coxinha?
Tomato sauce or chimichurri are great options to accompany the coxinhas.
Can I use cooked heart of palm?
Yes, use cooked hearts of palm to facilitate preparation and avoid additional frying.
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