Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Heart of Palm Filling for Pastel (Pastel de Frango com Palmito)
A quick and delicious creamy filling with shredded chicken and heart of palm, perfect for homemade deep-fried or baked savoury pastries.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g chopped heart of palm
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g creamy requeijão
Salt to taste
250g chopped heart of palm
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g creamy requeijão
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Shredded chicken and onion/garlic are standard items found in any local supermarket or market stall. Heart of palm is best sourced from the 'canned goods' aisle or 'international/gourmet' sections of larger supermarkets; look for brands imported from South America for the most authentic texture. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian creamy cheese spread; if unavailable, the closest local equivalent in consistency and mild saltiness is a thick, high-quality cream cheese or a mix of cream cheese with a splash of heavy cream, though seeking out a Latin/Brazilian import shop is highly recommended to get the real flavour and texture.
Preparation method
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat
- Sauté the chopped onion until it turns translucent
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant
- Add the shredded chicken and chopped heart of palm to the pan
- Season with salt to your liking and mix well to combine
- Cook for a few minutes, giving it an occasional stir
- Stir in the creamy requeijão and mix until you have a smooth, well-blended filling
- Simmer on low heat 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 heart of palm filling is a tasty and convenient choice for those looking to whip up delicious homemade pastéis. The combination of succulent shredded chicken and the mild, delicate taste of heart of palm, all brought together by the creaminess of requeijão, creates a versatile filling that works beautifully for either deep-fried or baked snacks.
It’s a family favourite that hits the spot with a comforting, familiar flavour and is a fantastic way to make use of any leftover cooked chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it a go-to for busy weeknights or for special occasions when you want to serve up something savoury and satisfying.
It’s a family favourite that hits the spot with a comforting, familiar flavour and is a fantastic way to make use of any leftover cooked chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it a go-to for busy weeknights or for special occasions when you want to serve up something savoury and satisfying.
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