Authentic Escondidinho Recipe Brazil, South America

Name: Escondidinho
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 3 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 200g (7 oz) unsalted butter; 1kg (2.2 lbs) peeled cassava, cut into medium pieces; 500g (1.1 lbs) carne seca in medium pieces (or carne de sol); 300g (10.5 oz) grated coalho cheese; 120 ml (1/2 cup) fresh cream; 120 ml (1/2 cup) whole milk; 3 finely chopped hot peppers; 1 finely chopped chili pepper (optional); 3-4 tablespoons manteiga de garrafa; 2 onions, cut into thin strips; 1 bunch of chopped coriander and chives; salt and ground black pepper, to taste

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Introduction & history

Escondidinho is a traditional Brazilian dish, akin to a casserole, featuring a layer of mashed cassava (or sometimes potatoes) atop a filling of meat, often dried or salted beef (carne seca or carne de sol) or shredded chicken. The dish is then topped with cheese (traditionally coalho) and baked until golden. Its name translates to "hidden" in Portuguese, referring to the meat being hidden underneath the cassava or potato layer. Escondidinho is celebrated for its comforting, hearty flavors and is a staple in Brazilian cuisine.

Main ingredients

Carne seca
OR

Carne de sol
Cassava
Queijo de Coalho
Manteiga de garrafa
Onion
Hot Peppers
Milk
Cream
Coriander
Black Pepper
Salt