Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Minas Cheese Dumplings (Bolinhas de frango cremosas com queijo minas)
A comforting, homemade Brazilian favorite: soft potato dumplings filled with shredded chicken and fresh Minas cheese, baked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch of salt (for cooking the chicken)
Salt to taste (for boiling potatoes)
1 tbsp butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch as needed to achieve dough consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can table cream
50 g grated parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Black olives, chopped (optional)
Dried oregano to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch of salt (for cooking the chicken)
Salt to taste (for boiling potatoes)
1 tbsp butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch as needed to achieve dough consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can table cream
50 g grated parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Black olives, chopped (optional)
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh chicken breasts, potatoes, and table cream in the refrigerated or produce sections of your local supermarket. Fresh Minas cheese can be sourced at specialized local markets or dairy shops; if unavailable, use a mild, firm white cheese as a substitute. Look for cornstarch and canned tomato sauce in the baking or pantry aisles.
Preparation method
- Boil the chicken breast in water with a pinch of salt until tender, then shred and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the shredded chicken with the tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes; set aside.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until very tender.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while still hot using a potato ricer or fork.
- Mix the butter, egg, nutmeg, and salt to taste into the mashed potatoes.
- Gradually incorporate the cornstarch, mixing until you have a firm, pliable dough suitable for shaping.
- Shape the potato dough into small, uniform dumplings.
- Cut the fresh Minas cheese into small cubes.
- Stuff each dumpling with a cube of Minas cheese and a few chopped black olives if desired.
- Seal the dumplings well to ensure the filling remains secure during baking.
- Arrange the stuffed potato dumplings in a baking dish, forming a circle.
- Distribute the prepared tomato-chicken mixture in the center of the dish, between the dumplings.
- Pour the table cream over both the dumplings and the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Season with dried oregano to your liking.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and golden brown.
Observations
These chicken and potato dumplings are a quintessential Brazilian snack, perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, or a cozy weekend treat. The dish features tender potato-based dough encasing a savory mixture of shredded chicken and fresh Minas cheese, all nestled in a velvety tomato-based sauce before being finished under the broiler until perfectly golden.
This recipe offers a delightful interplay of textures—the pillowy soft potato, the succulent, cheesy center, and the creamy, tangy sauce that brings it all together. It is an approachable yet impressive dish that delivers true comfort food in every bite.
This recipe offers a delightful interplay of textures—the pillowy soft potato, the succulent, cheesy center, and the creamy, tangy sauce that brings it all together. It is an approachable yet impressive dish that delivers true comfort food in every bite.
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