Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, bolinho maravilha is perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Bolinho Maravilha (Brazilian Tapioca Starch Fritters)
Servings
30
servingsPrep time
40
minutesCooking time
10
minutesBolinho maravilha is a traditional Brazilian delicacy that wins over everyone who try it.
Ingredients
4 eggs
1 pinch of salt
120 grams sugar
40 grams grated Parmesan cheese
350 grams sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce)
1 dessert spoon of baking powder (10 grams)
Sugar + ground cinnamon + grated Parmesan cheese for coating
Directions
- In a bowl, thoroughly mix the sweet cassava starch with the salt, sugar, grated Parmesan cheese, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the eggs, mixing well after each addition until the dough reaches a consistency that is neither too firm nor too soft.
- Grease your hands with butter or margarine, take portions of the dough, and shape them into small balls or fritters of your preferred size.
- Fry a few fritters at a time in enough oil to cover them, keeping the oil at a moderate temperature, until golden brown.
- As the fritters finish frying, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Finally, coat the fritters in a mixture of sugar, ground cinnamon, and grated Parmesan cheese. They are now ready to serve!
