Brulee Bomb is a modern variation of the popular snack that uses flour-based dough as the main ingredient replacing potatoes. In this version, the dough is formed into balls, filled with various savory fillings such as sausage or cheese, and then fried until crispy. Bread crumbs to coat the outside of this dish.
This dish is generally made from potatoes, some variations use other ingredients such as all-purpose flour. This version offers different textures and still provides an engaging culinary experience. All-purpose flour allows for a smoother and softer dough than the potato version, so this Brulee Bomb has a lighter texture but is still appetizing.
This time we will make Brulee Bomb without potatoes. Making this dish suitable for snacks. You can make it at home and it’s effortless!
The Attraction of This Dish
One of the main attractions of the Brulee Bomb made from all-purpose flour is its texture. The fried flour batter provides a crunchy exterior and soft interior, creating an interesting contrast. This texture is different from the denser potato version.
Another appeal of this dish is its versatility. The basic ingredient of all-purpose flour allows a variety of flavors and additional ingredients to be tried, both in terms of filling and spices in the dough. This gives foodies the freedom to experiment with various flavor combinations both savory and sweet.
Overview of Making Brulee Bomb
To make this dish, you have to know the important steps.
Make the Dough: Mix the ingredients until a smooth dough forms. Then form small balls from the existing dough.
Dough Filling: Once the dough is ready, shape it into small balls and fill it with various savory ingredients according to taste. Popular fillings include sausage or cheese. The variety of fillings is what gives this dish its distinctive savory taste. Once filled, the dough balls are closed tightly so that the filling does not come out when frying.
Frying the Dough: After filling the dough balls with the filling, fry until golden brown and crispy. Frying aims to provide a crispy outer texture and keep the inside soft and full of flavor.
Tips for Cooking This Dish
Making Brulee Bombs requires precision to get results that are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and have a delicious filling.
Choosing All-Purpose Flour: Use good quality all-purpose flour, as this will affect the texture and final result of the dough. Good flour will produce a smooth dough. Sift all-purpose flour before using it to avoid lumps in the dough.
Pay Attention to the Composition of the Dough: To get the perfect dough, it is important to balance the composition of the ingredients used.
Use Bread Flour or Breadcrumbs for the Outer Layer: To get crispier Brulee Bomb results, roll the filled dough balls in breadcrumbs or breadcrumbs before frying. This provides an extra crispy coating when fried. If you want a smoother result, all-purpose flour alone can be used as a coating, but the result will be a little softer.
Don’t Overload the Pan When Frying: When frying, don’t put too many Brulee Bombs in the pan at once. This will cause the oil temperature to drop, which can make the fried food oily and not crispy. Fry this dish in several batches, so that each ball of dough is cooked perfectly.
To make Brulee Bombs with savory filling at home, we can buy the ingredients at the supermarket. With a preparation time of 10 minutes and a cooking time of 25 minutes. Produces 15 pcs. So, let’s make a Brulee Bomb!
Ingredients of Brulee Bomb
- 1 cup Milk: Gives softness to the dough, helps form a creamy texture on the inside, and balances the savory taste of ingredients such as cheese and sausage.
- 4 tbsp Salted butter: Gives a savory taste to the dough, adds softness to the texture, and helps make the dough easier to shape.
- 1 Sausage: As the main filling that adds the taste of meat to this dish.
- 4 tbsp All-purpose flour: This ingredient is flexible and provides a crunchy texture on the outside while being soft on the inside.
- 2 Eggs: As a binder for the ingredients in the dough and as a coating to help the bread crumbs stick to the Brulee Bomb balls before frying.
- ⅜ cup Cheese (You can use quick melt cheese or mozzarella, for the filling): As a filling in this dish and when mixed into the dough it gives a creamy, savory, and melty taste.
- ⅛ cup Cheese (You can use quick melt cheese or mozzarella): Adds a creamy and delicious flavor dimension.
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg powder: Gives a touch of spice and a little spicy.
- ¼ tsp Chicken powder: As an addition to a strong savory taste in dough and fillings.
- ½ tsp Salt: Balances and enhances the taste of other ingredients.
- ¼ tsp Black pepper: Gives a subtle spicy taste and sharp aroma to the dough.
For Coating
- 2 Eggs: Helps bread crumbs stick well to the surface of the dough ball.
- Bread crumbs: As an outer layer of Brulee Bomb before frying, it gives a crunchy and crispy texture on the outside.
- ½ cup All-purpose flour: This gives structure to the dough and makes it crispy when fried.
How to Make Brulee Bomb
First, cut the sausages into brunoise or dice and set aside. Next, chop the garlic and onion.
Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little oil. Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until it becomes fragrant. Then add the sausage pieces along with the minced garlic.
Continue to sauté until the sausage is fully cooked and the onion is lightly browned. When done, set the mixture aside.
After that prepare a frying pan and add butter. Heat over medium heat until melted. Add the flour and cook until the raw flour smell disappears. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Once the mixture is smooth, add 3/8 cup cheese and the seasoning, stirring until well combined. Then add the previously sautéed sausage and onion and cook until the mixture no longer sticks to the pan.
When the mixture is fully cooked, transfer to a bowl and cool before shaping.
Next, continue shaping and coating the mixture. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and shape into a bowl. Fill each bowl with melted cheese or mozzarella and round off.
Coat the shaped balls with flour. You can place them in the freezer for a while before coating. Dip each ball in the beaten eggs, then dredge in flour again. Dip them in the eggs again before coating them in breadcrumbs.
The brulee bombs can be fried immediately in oil over medium heat until golden brown or they can be stored in the freezer as a stock for later use!
Recipe Notes
1. You can substitute the sausage with smoked beef.
2. When shaping the mixture into balls, wet your hands with water or oil to prevent the mixture from sticking.
3. Feel free to adjust the size of the Brulee Bombs to your preference, making them larger or smaller as desired. The cheese filling can also be customized according to your taste.
What’s Special About Brulee Bomb?
This dish made from all-purpose flour is a creative variation of a popular snack that usually uses potatoes.
Crispy Texture on The Outside and Soft on The Inside
One of the main features of this dish is its incredible texture. Mixing all-purpose flour with milk and eggs produces a dough that, when fried, will be crispy on the outside but still soft on the inside. This texture offers every bite a contrast between the crisp outer skin and the smooth inside.
Fast When Making It
Instead of potatoes having to be boiled, steamed, or mashed first, using all-purpose flour makes Brulee Bombs faster and more efficient. For dough made from all-purpose flour, simply mix milk and eggs, then you can immediately shape it and fill it according to your taste. This process is very helpful for those who want to make delicious snacks in a short time.
Suitable for All Groups
Enjoying this dish is suitable for various groups, from children to adults. The crunchy but soft texture and balanced blend of flavors make this popular with many people.
Nutrient Content
All-purpose flour: This type of flour contains a good source of carbohydrates, and provides energy to the body.
Cheese: This cheese provides a high intake of protein and fat, as well as several minerals such as iron and calcium.
Milk: This whole milk contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals which are good for increasing bone density.
Serving Recommendations
Spicy Mayonnaise Sauce (Spicy Mayo): A mixture of mayonnaise with chili sauce or chili powder gives a slightly spicy kick that perfects the savory sensation of this dish.
Fruit Salad: For a sweet version of this dish, a fruit salad with yogurt or honey dressing can be the perfect pairing to create a balance of sweet and fresh flavors.
Fresh Fruit Juice: Orange, lemon, or strawberry juice can be a fresh and sour drink choice to balance the savory taste of this dish.
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Brulee Bomb
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 4 tbsp Salted butter
- 1 Sausage
- 4 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 Eggs
- ⅜ cup Cheese (You can use quick melt cheese or mozzarella, for the filling)
- ⅛ cup Cheese (You can use quick melt cheese or mozzarella)
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg powder
- ¼ tsp Chicken powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
For Coating
- 2 Eggs
- Bread crumbs
- ½ cup All-purpose flour
Instructions
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First, cut the sausages into brunoise or dice and set aside. Next, chop the garlic and onion.
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Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little oil. Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until it becomes fragrant. Then add the sausage pieces along with the minced garlic.
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Continue to sauté until the sausage is fully cooked and the onion is lightly browned. When done, set the mixture aside.
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Prepare a frying pan and add butter. Heat over medium heat until melted. Add the flour and cook until the raw flour smell disappears. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
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Once the mixture is smooth, add 3/8 cup cheese and the seasoning, stirring until well combined. Then add the previously sautéed sausage and onion and cook until the mixture no longer sticks to the pan.
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When the mixture is fully cooked, transfer to a bowl and cool before shaping.
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Next, continue shaping and coating the mixture. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and shape into a bowl. Fill each bowl with melted cheese or mozzarella and round off.
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Coat the shaped balls with flour. You can place them in the freezer for a while before coating. Dip each ball in the beaten eggs, then dredge in flour again. Dip them in the eggs again before coating them in breadcrumbs.
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The brulee bombs can be fried immediately in oil over medium heat until golden brown or they can be stored in the freezer as a stock for later use!
Recipe Notes
1. You can substitute the sausage with smoked beef.
2. When shaping the mixture into balls, wet your hands with water or oil to prevent the mixture from sticking.
3. Feel free to adjust the size of the Brulee Bombs to your preference, making them larger or smaller as desired. The cheese filling can also be customized according to your taste.
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