Portuguese Meat Pies (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Portuguese Meat Pies (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. In a bowl combine veal, salt, red pepper, garlic, cilantro, parsley, buttermilk, 1 egg, and 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs and mix quickly but thoroughly to combine. Form into meatballs the size of a large walnut, about 2 tablespoons each in size.
  2. Beat the remaining egg with 2 tablespoons of water and 1 teaspoon of the Essence in a shallow bowl. Combine the flour and 1 teaspoon of the remaining Essence in a shallow bowl. Combine the bread crumbs with the remaining teaspoon of Essence in a shallow bowl.
  3. Dip each ball first into the seasoned flour, then into the egg wash, and finally into the bread crumbs. Flatten the balls slightly to form a patty and place on a waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook.
  4. In a large saute pan, add enough oil to come 1/2-inch up the side of the pan. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F. Fry the meat pies in the oil in batches until deep golden brown and cooked through, about 3 or 4 minutes each side, turning as they cook. Drain on paper towels and repeat with the remaining meat pies. Serve hot with Spicy Portuguese sauce.
  5. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
  6. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  7. Yield: about 2/3 cup
  8. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993
  9. Spicy Portuguese Sauce for Portuguese Meat Pies:
  10. In a saucepan, heat olive oil and saute onion and garlic until soft and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add crushed red pepper, anchovy fillets, and olives and cook for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, and water and stir well to combine. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, until flavors have blended and sauce is thickened. Add parsley and cilantro, and season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 64.19 Kcal (269 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.9g 4%
Cholesterol 25.92mg 9%
Sodium 582.58mg 24%
Potassium 113.47mg 2%
Total Carbs 4.81g 2%
Sugars 0.52g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 3%
Protein 4.79g 10%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 19.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 162.68 Kcal (681 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.35g 4%
Cholesterol 65.7mg 9%
Sodium 1476.48mg 24%
Potassium 287.57mg 2%
Total Carbs 12.2g 2%
Sugars 1.32g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.86g 3%
Protein 12.15g 10%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 4%
Calcium 49.5mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.4
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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