Teeny-Weeny Coxinha

Ingredients for Teeny-Weeny Coxinha

• 0.9L vegetable oil, for frying

• 850ml low-sodium chicken broth

• 1 onion, peeled and quartered

• 1 carrot, peeled and quartered

• 1 celery rib, quartered

• 1 large chicken breast

• 230g packaged cream cheese, softened

• 1 ear corn, kernels cut off the cob

• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 475ml plain flour

• 1 egg

• 1 tablespoon whole milk

• 240ml plain Italian bread crumbs

• Salt and pepper, to taste

1. In a large pot, preheat oil to 177°C. In another large pot, combine broth, onions, carrots, and celery and bring to a simmer. Carefully add chicken, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Poach chicken for 12 to 15 minutes, or until just cooked through. Turn off heat, but leave the pot of hot poaching liquid on the stove. Remove chicken from liquid and let it rest for 10 minutes.

2. For the filling, finely chop or shred chicken into a large mixing bowl. Add cream cheese, corn, spring onions, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Fold to combine.

3. Strain 350ml the poaching liquid and discard the rest. In a saucepan over high heat, bring reserved liquid and oil to a boil. Add flour and stir vigorously until dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Roll out to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out small rounds using a 3-inch circle cutter or the rim of a round cup. Place a small scoop (about 1 tablespoon ) of the filling in the centre of each round. Pinch dough together at the top to seal, creating plump little teardrop-shaped pouches. In a small bowl, lightly whisk eggs and milk together. Place bread crumbs in another small bowl. Carefully dip each pouch into the egg wash and then the bread crumbs until fully coated. Fry coxinha in small batches for 7 to 9 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, lightly season with salt, and serve hot.

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