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Coxinha

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Coxinha is a Brazilian snack that originated in the Paulista region around Sao Paulo, made from shredded or chopped chicken enclosed in dough shaped like a teardrop to resemble a drumstick, which is then battered and deep fried. Its name means little thigh in Portuguese, reflecting its traditional shape, and the modern processed version is thought to have developed in Limeira, Sao Paulo, during the nineteenth century.

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Classification
Course
Snack or Street Food 1
Dietary Suitability
Contains Meat or Poultry 1
Origin Region
Limeira, Sao Paulo, Brazil 1
Sources
1. Coxinha - Wikipedia
  • History section
    In its modern processed form, it may have originated in Limeira, São Paulo, in the 19th century.
  • entity description (course)
    Coxinha is a Brazilian snack that originated in the Paulista region around Sao Paulo, made from shredded or chopped chicken enclosed in dough shaped like a teardrop to resemble a drumstick, which is then battered and deep fried.
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coxinha (dietary-suitability)
    Coxinha is a Brazilian snack of Paulista origin which consists of chopped or shredded chicken meat, covered in dough, molded into a shape resembling a teardrop, battered and fried.
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