Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Hearts of Palm Filling for Pastéis (Recheio de pastel de frango com palmito)
A quick and delicious filling for crispy pastéis, featuring shredded chicken and hearts of palm bound in a smooth, creamy sauce—perfect for a snack or casual meal.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g chopped hearts of palm
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
150g creamy requeijão
Salt to taste
250g chopped hearts of palm
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
150g creamy requeijão
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find shredded chicken in the poultry section of local supermarkets. Hearts of palm are available in the canned goods aisle of major grocers or independent delis. Requeijão (a creamy Brazilian processed cheese) can be found in the refrigerated specialty or deli sections of international food shops; as a substitute, cream cheese can be used, though it will alter the original flavour profile.
Preparation method
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the diced onion until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for a further minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken and chopped hearts of palm to the pan.
- Season with salt to taste and stir well to combine.
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Fold in the creamy requeijão and stir until you have a smooth, well-combined filling.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely before using to fill your pastéis.
Observations
This chicken and hearts of palm filling is a flavoursome and convenient choice for those looking to craft delicious homemade pastéis. The combination of succulent shredded chicken and the delicate, subtle taste of hearts of palm, all brought together by the velvety texture of requeijão, creates a versatile filling that works beautifully for either fried or oven-baked pastries.
This recipe is a crowd-pleaser that offers a comforting and familiar flavour, while also being an excellent way to make use of pre-cooked or leftover shredded chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions when you want to serve up tasty, homemade finger food.
This recipe is a crowd-pleaser that offers a comforting and familiar flavour, while also being an excellent way to make use of pre-cooked or leftover shredded chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions when you want to serve up tasty, homemade finger food.
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