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Portuguese chouriço savoury fritters

Golden savoury bite-sized fritters dotted with Portuguese chouriço.

⏱ Estimated time: 40 minutes🍽 Servings: 6🇵🇹 Portugal
Portuguese chouriço savoury fritters — Digitally created illustrative image
Digitally created illustrative image

Ingredients

  • 180 g plain flour
  • 150 g finely diced chouriço
  • 2 eggs
  • 120 ml milk
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • Black pepper
  • Frying oil

Step-by-step method

  1. Finely dice chouriço and reserve.
  2. Mix flour and baking powder, then whisk in eggs and milk to make a thick batter.
  3. Fold in sausage, parsley and pepper, avoiding excess salt.
  4. Heat oil in a suitable deep pot and fry small spoonfuls until golden and cooked throughout.
  5. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
A home-style version; regional and family variations are common. Check cooking times and food doneness before serving.