Brazilian cheese balls. Typically served as a snack, or a side dish in a churrascaria (barbecue restaurant). Plural, pes de queijo.
Ingredients * 1/3 cup (80ml) milk
* 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
* 1/3 cup (80ml) water
* 2 cups (450g) Manioc flour, tapioca flour makes a good substitute
* 6 ounces (170 grams) of hard cheese (Cheddar, Parmesan)
* 2 eggs
* salt and pepper to taste
Preparation 1. Mix the milk, water and oil together into a pan, and boil until a white foam appears. 2. Add to this hot mixture the flour and mix well to form a firm ball. 3. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes. 4. Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). 5. Mix in the eggs and the cheese (plus the salt and pepper) to the dough. The dough will become sticky and wet. 6. Grease your hands, and form small balls 1 – 2 inch in diameter. 7. Place the balls on the baking tray. 8. Cook for 15 – 20 minutes, until the top begins to brown. 9. Makes about 20 pes.
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