Rustic Portuguese Alheira Sausage Fritters with Garlic Aioli

Name: Rustic Portuguese Alheira Sausage Fritters with Garlic Aioli
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Alheira sausages; Potato; Parsley; Egg; Flour; Salt and pepper; Vegetable oil; Mayonnaise; Garlic; Lemon juice; Salt and pepper; Parsley

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

Alheira sausages

2 sausages, casing removed

Potato

1 cup, mashed

Parsley

2 tablespoons, chopped

Egg

1, beaten

Flour

1/2 cup

Salt and pepper

to taste

Vegetable oil

for frying

For the Garlic Aioli

Mayonnaise

1/2 cup

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

Salt and pepper

to taste

For Plating

Parsley

1 tablespoon, chopped

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.

Do not overcrowd the frying pan to ensure even cooking.

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