Savory Parmesan Churros, the perfect savory version for appetizers and aperitifs of the famous Spanish recipe.
Like the sweet version, these are fried sticks of choux pastry with a dough enriched by grated Parmigiano Reggiano. The preparation is the same as the sweet ones with the dough being piped using a pastry bag and fried in hot oil.
These churros can accompany mousses and sauces, charcuterie boards, or even all kinds of hummus.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I’ve answered some questions regarding this preparation. If you have any other doubts or curiosities, leave a comment or use the specific contact form.
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- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 285.69 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 15.14 (g) of which sugars 0.57 (g)
- Proteins 7.09 (g)
- Fat 22.21 (g) of which saturated 13.22 (g)of which unsaturated 8.82 (g)
- Fibers 0.46 (g)
- Sodium 264.88 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 1 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Savory Parmesan Churros
- 1 cup cup water
- 1 cup cup all-purpose flour
- 8 tbsp tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup cup Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- peanut oil (for frying)
Tools
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- Food Scale
- Small Pot
- Ladles
- Pastry Bag
- Bowls
- Paper Towels
Recipe for Savory Parmesan Churros
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Begin the preparation of the savory parmesan churros by bringing the water to a boil.
Add a teaspoon of salt and the butter, which should melt completely before continuing with the recipe.
Continue the preparation by adding the all-purpose flour: mix well until you obtain a solid mixture that detaches from the sides of the pot.
Turn off the burners and add the Parmesan to the churros dough.
Mix again until the cheese is completely incorporated.
Transfer everything into a bowl and let it cool.
Once the dough is cool, add the eggs.
Add one, fully incorporate it into the dough, then add the other and mix again until you get a homogeneous dough.
Transfer the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a star nozzle.
Heat the peanut oil in a small pot or deep fryer to 338°F.
Form churros about 2 inches long, letting them fall directly into the pot and using kitchen scissors if necessary.
Cook until they become golden brown.
Drain the churros on frying paper or kitchen paper towels.
Immediately bring the savory parmesan churros to the table with your favorite sauce.
Savory Parmesan Churros
Check this section to clarify your doubts, if you don’t find the answer to your question, comment or write to me using the form below.
You can serve these churros with the QUICK TUNA SAUCE.
FAQ
How long do they keep?
Like all fried foods, they should be consumed immediately.
Can I add spices?
Of course, black pepper works well, or for a more original result, you can try curry or smoked paprika.
Can I use Pecorino Romano?
Yes, but in this case use less salt.
These churros go great with SAVORY MOUSSES IN 3 VARIANTS.
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