BÁ FOODS PREPARATION GUIDE

Prepare them the right way. Enjoy them even more.

Fried, baked or ready-made dishes: here you’ll find instructions to prepare each Bá Foods product with the texture, flavor and result we recommend.

Fried items Coxinhas, kibbeh, risoles and others Baked items Empadas, esfihas and cheese bread Ready-made dishes Heat and serve
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Fried snacks

Coxinhas, kibbeh, risoles, cheese balls, fritters and churros.

PREPARATION METHOD Hot oil at 180°C
180°C hot oil
Fry in hot oil at 180°C, without thawing, until golden.
1
Do not thaw

Remove from the freezer only when you’re ready to cook.

2
Fry only a few at a time

This way the oil stays at the right temperature.

3
Check the color

Remove when golden and piping hot in the center.

How do I know when it’s ready?

The outside should be golden and crispy, and the inside completely hot.

2

Baked products

Preheat the oven and cook the products while still frozen.

PREPARATION METHOD Preheated oven
180°C preheated oven 180°C
Preheat the oven and place the products still frozen.
EMPADAS (SAVORY PIES)

Empada (savory pie)

Baked dough with filling in the center. Remove from the freezer and place directly in the oven or Air Fryer.

Oven 180°C 12–15 min Air Fryer 160°C 10–12 min
OPEN ESFIHA

Open esfiha

Baked dough with the filling visible in the center. The edge should be lightly golden.

Oven 180°C 8–15 min Air Fryer 160°C 10–12 min
CLOSED ESFIHA

Closed esfiha

Baked triangular dough with the filling completely enclosed.

Oven 180°C 12–15 min
CHEESE BREAD

Cheese bread

Bake until they rise and are lightly golden on the outside.

Oven 180°C 25–35 min
How do I know when it’s ready?

The dough should be hot and lightly golden. For cheese bread, wait until it puffs up and turns lightly golden.

3

Ready-made dishes

They’re already cooked. Just heat well and serve.

PREPARATION METHOD Heat and serve
HEAT until very hot throughout
Heat until the food is piping hot in the center as well.
1
Remove from the freezer

In most cases, you don’t need to leave it thawing for hours.

2
Heat thoroughly

The food needs to be hot all the way through, including the center.

3
Stir when needed

Beans, meat in sauce and stews may heat more evenly after being stirred.

You can also use a pot

Beans, tripe stew, beef shank, ground beef, sausage and saucy dishes can be reheated over low heat.

Lasagna

Microwave: remove from the aluminum tray.

Oven: you can heat it in the aluminum tray itself.

Before using the microwave

Make sure the packaging is microwave-safe. Aluminum containers must never be used in the microwave.

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Important tips

Four key points for better preparation.

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Do not thaw the snacks beforehand

This can affect texture, shape and the final result.

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Do not fry too many snacks at once

The oil temperature can drop quickly.

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Do not use a cold oven

Always preheat before putting baked items in.

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Never put aluminum in the microwave

Transfer the food to a suitable container.

Frequently asked questions

Are the times exact?

They are guidelines. The power of each oven, Air Fryer and microwave may vary.

The center of my product is still cold. What should I do?

Keep heating in short intervals and check again.

Can I use an Air Fryer for any product?

Use the Air Fryer only when this option is indicated for that specific product.