Hot Filadélfia
Temaki feito com arroz, salmão, cream cheese e cebolinha, empanado e frito.
Nutrition Facts
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The Hot Filadélfia Temaki is a Brazilian adaptation of Japanese cuisine, specifically sushi and temaki. It reflects the influence of Japanese immigrants on Brazilian culinary culture, combined with a Brazilian preference for fried foods and sweeter flavors. The Philadelphia roll, with its cream cheese, is itself an American invention, adding another layer of cultural adaptation.
The Hot Filadélfia Temaki represents the Brazilian love for adapting international flavors to local tastes. It highlights the popularity of Japanese cuisine in Brazil, particularly sushi, but with significant modifications to suit Brazilian palates. The addition of frying and the liberal use of cream cheese are characteristic Brazilian adaptations.
Brazilian Adaptation
This dish exemplifies how Brazilians embrace foreign cuisines while infusing them with local preferences, often resulting in unique and hybrid creations.
Sushi Popularity
The widespread popularity of sushi in Brazil has led to numerous variations tailored to Brazilian tastes, going beyond traditional Japanese preparations.
Social Dining
Sushi restaurants in Brazil are often social gathering places, and dishes like the Hot Filadélfia Temaki are commonly shared among friends and family.
The Hot Filadélfia Temaki offers a contrasting flavor profile. It combines the savory freshness of raw salmon with the creamy richness of cream cheese, the mild oniony bite of scallions (cebolinha), and the satisfying crunch of the fried exterior. It's both savory and rich.
The primary flavor is salmon, providing a delicate, slightly oily, and fresh taste. The cream cheese adds a smooth, tangy, and rich element that coats the palate. Scallions contribute a mild onion flavor that balances the richness. The fried coating provides a crispy texture and a slightly oily, savory flavor that contrasts with the cool interior. The sushi rice offers a subtle sweetness and vinegary tang.
Rice Preparation
Use high-quality sushi rice and prepare it properly with the right amount of vinegar, sugar, and salt for the authentic sushi flavor.
Temperature Control
Ensure the salmon is fresh and properly chilled. Do not overcook during the frying process to prevent the salmon from drying out.
Oil Temperature
Maintain a consistent oil temperature for even browning and crispiness of the coating. A temperature that is too low will result in a soggy coating; a temperature that is too high will burn the coating before the inside is warmed through.
Serving Immediately
Serve the temaki immediately after frying to enjoy the contrast between the crispy exterior and the cool, creamy interior.
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