Recipe: learn how to make the famous coxinha from Esquina do Souza bar

On May 18th , we celebrate one of the greatest icons of Brazilian gastronomy: the coxinha . A national passion and the star of parties, bakeries and snack bars, it has won the hearts (and taste buds) of Brazilians.

And to celebrate Coxinha Day in style, there's nothing better than learning — or perfecting — the art of preparing this delicious treat at home . The recipe below comes from one of the most sought-after places when it comes to the perfect coxinha : Bar Esquina do Souza .

With soft dough, juicy filling and an irresistible golden crust, the coxinha at Esquina do Souza has become a reference. The bar, with a tavern atmosphere and family recipes, was elected the best in the city in its category, winning over the public with good drinks and impeccable snacks.

Recipe for Coxinha do Esquina

Dough for coxinha

1 liter of milk
200 g butter
1 kg of wheat flour
30 g of salt

How to prepare the dough In a large saucepan, heat the milk, butter and salt. When it starts to boil, add the wheat flour, stirring vigorously. Continue stirring until the dough comes away from the bottom of the pan and forms a uniform ball. Let it cool before shaping the coxinha balls.

Chicken and cream cheese filling

1 kg of cooked and shredded chicken
100 g of sautéed onion
40 g of sautéed garlic
10 g of salt
500 g of cottage cheese
Parsley to taste

Mix all the ingredients until you get a creamy, well-seasoned filling. Set aside.

Assembling the coxinha: Shape the cooled dough and fill it with the chicken and cream cheese. After shaping, dip them in a container with water and ice cubes — this thermal shock helps to firm them up. Then, coat them in breadcrumbs and fry in hot oil (180 degrees) until golden brown.

Esquina do Souza: Vila Leopoldina: Rua Carneiro da Silva, 185 / Tel.: (11) 3641-4759 / Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, from 5pm to 11:30pm; Saturday, from 12pm to 11:30pm; and Sundays and holidays, from 12pm to 6pm OR Pompeia: Rua Coronel Melo de Oliveira, 1066 / Tel.: (11) 2538-1861 / Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, from 5pm to 11:30pm; Saturday, from 12pm to 11:30pm; and Sundays and holidays, from 12pm to 6pm.