Brazilian recipe
Chicken and Catupiry Pastel Filling
A creamy, savoury chicken filling for crispy, golden homemade pastéis that everyone will love.
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Ingredients
200g Catupiry or high-quality Brazilian-style creamy soft cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste
500g cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste
500g cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
Where to find ingredients
To make this authentic, you'll want to find real Catupiry; check the international or Latin American aisle in major Barbadian supermarkets or specialty import shops. If unavailable, use a high-quality, full-fat creamy soft cheese or a mild spreadable cheese as a substitute, though the texture and flavour profile will differ slightly. Chicken breast can be found at any local butcher or poultry counter in the supermarket. Fresh onions and garlic are staples available at all local markets and grocers.
Preparation method
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion until it turns translucent
- Toss in the garlic and cook for about another minute
- Add the shredded chicken and season with salt to taste
- Give it a good stir and let it heat through for a few minutes
- Remove from the heat and stir in the creamy Catupiry cheese
- Mix everything together until you have a smooth, consistent, and creamy filling
- Let the filling cool down completely before you start filling your pastéis
Observations
This classic filling combines tender shredded chicken with Catupiry, a creamy, mild Brazilian soft cheese that makes it incredibly smooth. It’s a quick and simple recipe, perfect for whipping up a batch of delicious snacks for friends or family gatherings. Once fried or baked, you get that satisfying crunch on the outside and a rich, creamy centre that’s hard to beat.
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