Rustic Portuguese Alheira Sausage Fritters with Garlic Aioli
Traditional Portuguese Sausage and Aioli Delight
Indulge in crispy, savory Portuguese alheira sausage fritters paired perfectly with a creamy homemade garlic aioli.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Fritters
For the Garlic Aioli
For Plating
Preparation
Preparing the Fritters
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the alheira sausage meat, mashed potato, parsley, beaten egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
Mix Thoroughly
Mix until well incorporated.
Use a small ice cream scoop to shape the fritters evenly.
Chill Mixture
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for easier shaping.
Allow the mixture to chill before frying for easier handling.
Preparing the Garlic Aioli
Combine Aioli Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Blend Smooth
Stir until smooth and blended.
Chill Aioli
Chill until serving.
Cooking Process
Frying the Fritters
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and fry fritters until golden brown on each side.
Draining the Fritters
Place cooked fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Finishing the Aioli
Give the aioli a final stir before serving.
Plating & Serving
Rustic Portuguese Alheira Sausage Fritters with Garlic Aioli
Rustic Portuguese Alheira Sausage Fritters with Garlic Aioli
Plate Presentation
Arrange the fritters neatly on a serving plate, with a small dish of garlic aioli in the center for dipping. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for a fresh touch.