Rissois de Peixe
Rissois de Peixe are traditional Portuguese fish turnovers. They are filled with a creamy fish filling, encased in a dough and then deep-fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Oil - For frying
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Breadcrumbs - 2 cups
- Eggs - 2
- Flour - 2 cups
- Parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- White fish fillets - 500 grams
Let's Get Started
- Cook the fish fillets in a pan with a little oil, the chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the fish is cooked, remove from the pan and shred it. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add the flour and stir well. Gradually add water, stirring constantly until a thick dough forms.
- Remove the dough from the heat and let it cool slightly. Then, on a floured surface, roll out the dough into a thin sheet.
- Place spoonfuls of the fish filling onto the dough. Fold the dough over the filling and cut out the rissois using a round cutter or a glass.
- Dip each rissoi in beaten egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large, deep saucepan to 180°C (350°F).
- Fry the rissois in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve the rissois hot as an appetizer or snack.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 2g