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Banana Gnocchi Recipe

Gnocchi is a type of pasta traditionally prepared with potatoes and flour, however there is also a recipe for banana gnocchi! For you to learn how to prepare this sweet gnocchi, at Specialfood we present you step by step. Check it out below and try it out! Ingredients for making banana gnocchi:  3 units of midland banana  ½ cup of wheat flour (70 grams)  ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese  1 unit of egg yolk  Black pepper  salt How to make banana gnocchi: To prepare this Brazilian gnocchi with banana, the first step is to cut the length of the banana skin, place it on a baking sheet, cover it with aluminum foil and place it in a medium oven to bake. When they are roasted, remove the bananas from the earth from the oven, peel and mash with a fork. As you can see comparing with the original gnocchi recipe, in this case bananas replace potatoes. The next step of this step-by-step banana gnocchi is to add the egg yolk and Parmesan cheese to the banana puree, seaso...

Stuffed Lizard Recipe

Lagarto is a type of beef cut, also called armadillo and cowpea in some regions of Brazil. The lizard is one of the best cuts of meat for stuffing and roasting in the oven or pressure cooker. Due to its high yield, it is ideal to serve on a family lunch day or to prepare the week's lunchboxes. Here at Specialfood we show you how to make a stuffed lizard in a pressure cooker. Very practical, juicy and tasty. Check it out with the step-by-step photos we share below! Take all the ingredients from the list and prepare this delicious stuffed lizard meat. Ingredients for making Stuffed Lizard:  1 kilogram of bovine lizard  1 or 2 long pepperoni sausages  1 chopped onion  4 cloves of garlic  ½ cup of white wine  2 envelopes of powdered meat seasoning  2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce  2 tablespoons of sunflower oil  2 bay leaves  Black pepper  salt  string How to make Stuffed Lizard: To prepare this pepperoni stuffed li...

Tapioca Beiju Recipe

Want to learn how to make tapioca beiju easy? At Specialfood we show you how! This Brazilian delicacy has indigenous origin and is prepared with cassava starch, popularly known as tapioca gum or sweet powder. Check out the walkthrough below and try it out! Ingredients for making tapioca Beiju:  500 grams of tapioca gum or sweet powder  Water  1 pinch of salt  stuffing to taste How to make tapioca Beiju: To prepare tapioca beiju you need tapioca gum, available at any supermarket. Make sure the gum you are using is dry or moistened. Alternatively you can also use sweet powder, in which case you will have to hydrate according to the step below. If using dry tapioca gum or sweet powder, add a pinch of salt and a little water. Mix it well with your hands until it crumbles (if it's too wet, add more gum). Whether you're using dry or wet tapioca gum or manioc flour, the next step in tapioca beiju is to sift this "flour" to get only the smallest grains. Place a frying pan ov...

jerky meat recipe

Beef jerky is a type of salted and dehydrated meat, dried in the sun to keep longer. To consume this meat, it is necessary to prepare it differently from other meats. Learn with Specialfood how to prepare beef jerky step by step! Ingredients for making beef jerky:  500 grams of beef jerky  Water  pressure cooker How to make beef jerky: To prepare beef jerky, the first step is to cut the meat into medium pieces (if it is whole) and wash it under running water. To desalt the jerky meat, place the meat in a bowl and add water until covered. Set aside in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours and at the end of that time, change the water. Repeat 3 more times to ensure that the meat desalts well. After this step, it's time to cook beef jerky! Place it in the pressure cooker, cover with clean water and cook for 30 minutes. Once the meat is cooked, remove the excess fat and shred it by hand or in a blender (for this it should be cut into smaller pieces). Now that the jerky meat is ready...

Pinion Entrevero Recipe

If, for you, the real entrevero includes pine nuts, find out with Specialfood how to prepare! This is one of the most typical dishes in the southern states of Brazil and also one of the most complete, as it includes different types of meat, vegetables and even pine nuts. Check out the preparation of the pinion entrevero below and try it out! Ingredients for making Entrevero pine nuts:  500 grams of cooked pine nuts  300 grams of cooked cassava  300 grams of chicken fillet  300 grams of pork loin or fillet  300 grams of beef rump  200 grams of chicken heart  100 grams of bacon  100 grams of pepperoni sausage  2 units of tomato  2 onion units  1 unit of green pepper  1 unit of yellow pepper  1 unit of red pepper  1 bunch of parsley and chives  Black pepper  salt How to make Entrevero de Pinion: To prepare the pine nuts entrevero, start by cutting the meat and vegetables into small cubes, and the sausage into s...

Entrevero Gaucho Recipe

The traditional entrevero is a meat dish, with Spanish influence, and typical in southern Brazil. It consists of a mixture of meats and vegetables, which give a very appetizing color, prepared in a wok pan, paellera or plow disk. Learn with Specialfood how to prepare entrevero gaúcho, check out the step by step below! Ingredients for making Entrevero Gaucho:  400 grams of chicken fillet  400 grams of pork fillet or loin  400 grams of bovine rump or inner cushion  400 grams of sausage and pepperoni sausage, or just one  200 grams of chicken heart  100 grams of bacon  2 onion units  2 garlic cloves  3 units of tomato  1 unit of red pepper  1 unit of green pepper  1 unit of yellow pepper  1 packet of green scent (parsley, chives and oregano)  Black pepper  salt How to make Entrevero Gaucho: To prepare the entrevero gaucho, start by cutting all the meat and vegetables into small cubes, and the sausages into slices. I...

Shrimp Pancakes

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Ingredients 250 gr of peeled shrimp 150 grams of flour 1 egg 1 egg white 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil 400 gr of sunflower oil 2 leeks 1 lemon 2 cloves 1 bay leaf Preparation Prepare a batter with the flour, egg yolk, olive oil and a few spoonfuls of warm salted water. Stir until you get a homogeneous mixture. Boil the shrimps in salted water with two leek tails (the green parts), the cloves, the bay leaf and a lemon peel. As soon as they are cooked, drain them carefully and free them of the aromas. Cut them into two or three pieces and collect them in a bowl with the chopped leek (using the white part). Take back the batter and stir in the whipped egg whites, then mix in the shrimp. Heat the oil in a frying pan and as soon as it boils, add the mixture by spoonfuls. Wait until each pancake is golden; pick it up with a scoop with holes, dry it on absorbent paper and place it on a serving dish. Finally garnish everything with lemon wedges and serve the pancakes hot, sprinkled wi...