Portuguese tater tots! These chouriço and potato balls are little bites of heaven. I did not expect to like these as much as I did. They are very much like the Spanish croquettes you may get in a tapas restaurant—but better. This would be great as an appetizer and I would add a nice glass of Alvarinho or a wine spritz next time to accompany.
The outer edges were just crisp, not overly breadcrumbed. The inside was very well seasoned, with each ingredient important on its own. Unfortunately, we could not source the Portuguese chouriço so I had to substitute Spanish chorizo, which worked incredibly well.
I made 34 balls. If I added too much potato, or made the balls too small, it doesn’t matter as the result would still be a winner. The ratios definitely have wiggle room in this recipe as it produces such great flavor. I think these would freeze well, too. This is a keeper.