Brigadeiro Recipe

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Presenting this delicious Brazilian dessert for you guys. ope you like it and you too expeirnment in your homes, and offer this to your loved ones!!

Brigadeiro

(Sweet Milk & Chocolate fudge)

                                                    

Origin	Rio de Janerio, Brazil
Type	Confectionary Class

‘Brigadeiro’ is an iconic dessert of Brazilian cuisine, also known as ‘negrinho’ (in Rio Grande do Sul). This desert was titled after a brigadier, Eduardo Gomes in 1900s. He was esteemed for his good looks and he loved chocolate extremely. After the sweet condensed milk was introduced in Switzerland, and was brought to Brazil later on. The chefs started using sweet milk and chocolate to create this fudge. This recipe is inspired by the ‘Brigadeiro’ sold in Colher de Pau, which is a landmark in Rio de Janerio. This dessert is mostly loved by all because of its mesmerising taste. During Easter this dessert is offered to the loved ones as a small token of love.

Preparation Time	25 min
Cooking Time	10 min

Nutritional Value Amount/Serving
Calories 94
	%Daily Value
Total Fat 3 gm	5%
Cholesterol 11 mg	9%
Sodium 39 mg	2%
Carbohydrates 15 gm	5%
Protein  2.3 gm

Ingredients (For serving 20 Brigadeiros)

 

Sweetened Condensed Milk………………………………400 gm

Unsalted butter……………………………………………. 15 gm

Cocoa Powder……………………………………………...30 gm

Chocolate Vermicelli…………………………………….....80 gm

Mint Vermicelli…………………………………………….80 gm

There is no sincerer love than the love of food. -George Bernard Shaw

 

Pre-cooking

a)    Precautions

§  Use an apron and a toque while cooking.

§  Use insulated gloves.

§  Cook the food on low heat.

b)    Tips

§  Use non-sticky pan to avoid burning of condensed milk.

§  Use measuring instruments to add proper proportion of the ingredients.

§  Add grated butter to soften the mixture quickly.

Procedure

1)    Combine the condensed milk, butter and cocoa powder in a medium heavy based saucepan.

2)    Begin to boil over medium heat.

3)    Reduce the heat to low and cook, stir constantly with a wooden spoon for 8-10 minutes until the mixture is creamy and thick.

4)    Pour the mixture in a bowl and leave it to cool (Room Temperature 37°C.).

5)    Cover it and refrigerate for at least 2 hrs.

People who love to eat are always the best people. -Julia Child

 

6)    Scoop the mixture by the teaspoonful, using your hand roll in little balls of approximately 2 cm in diameter.

7)    Place the chocolate vermicelli/ Mint vermicelli on a plate and pass the Brigadeiro 4-6 times through the vermicelli in such a way that they stick to the surface.

8)    Your Brazilian dessert is now ready to be eaten.

Storing Condition

§  Can be stored up to 3 days in cool and dry conditions

§  Store in an airtight container.

Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper. –Adelle Davis

 

Glossary:

·       Confectionery Class: Art of making confections, which are food items that are rich in sugar and carbohydrates

·       Toque: A tall hat worn by the chefs.

·       Fudge: A soft creamy candy made up of sugar, milk, butter and flavors.

This is the recipe I learned during my exchange program to Brazil!!

For now bye readers, stay tuned!! Tchau

Next time will be coming up with more new stuff I experienced and explored.