Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Heart of Palm Pastel Filling
A quick and delicious filling for pastels (Brazilian turnovers) made with shredded chicken and creamy heart of palm, perfect for snacks and practical meals.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g chopped heart of palm
1 chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g cream cheese
Salt to taste
250g chopped heart of palm
1 chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g cream cheese
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Shredded chicken: You can boil and shred chicken breasts or thighs yourself. Alternatively, pre-cooked shredded chicken is often available in the refrigerated section of large supermarkets.
Heart of Palm: Canned or jarred heart of palm is widely available in the canned vegetable aisle of most supermarkets. Look for it in specialty Latin or Brazilian food stores for authentic options.
Onion and Garlic: Fresh produce is available at any supermarket or local fresh market.
Olive Oil: A common cooking oil found in the cooking oil aisle of any supermarket.
Cream Cheese: Available in the dairy section of all supermarkets. For a more traditional Brazilian pastel filling, some recipes might use 'requeijão cremoso', a type of spreadable, creamy cheese. If you can find it in Latin or Brazilian markets, it's a great addition; otherwise, regular cream cheese works well.
Salt: A pantry staple available at any grocery store.
Heart of Palm: Canned or jarred heart of palm is widely available in the canned vegetable aisle of most supermarkets. Look for it in specialty Latin or Brazilian food stores for authentic options.
Onion and Garlic: Fresh produce is available at any supermarket or local fresh market.
Olive Oil: A common cooking oil found in the cooking oil aisle of any supermarket.
Cream Cheese: Available in the dairy section of all supermarkets. For a more traditional Brazilian pastel filling, some recipes might use 'requeijão cremoso', a type of spreadable, creamy cheese. If you can find it in Latin or Brazilian markets, it's a great addition; otherwise, regular cream cheese works well.
Salt: A pantry staple available at any grocery store.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant
- Add the shredded chicken and chopped heart of palm to the pan
- Season with salt to taste and mix well
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add the cream cheese and mix until a homogeneous and creamy filling is obtained
- Cook over low heat for another 5 minutes, or until the filling thickens slightly
- Remove from heat and let it cool completely before using to fill the pastéis
Observations
This chicken and heart of palm filling is a flavorful and very practical option for those who want to prepare delicious homemade pastéis. The combination of shredded chicken with the delicate touch of heart of palm, all brought together by the creaminess of cream cheese, results in a versatile filling, ideal for fried or baked savory pastries.
It's a recipe that pleases everyone, bringing a familiar and comforting flavor, besides being an excellent way to use up cooked and shredded chicken. The ease of preparation makes it perfect for busy days or for special occasions where you want to serve tasty appetizers.
It's a recipe that pleases everyone, bringing a familiar and comforting flavor, besides being an excellent way to use up cooked and shredded chicken. The ease of preparation makes it perfect for busy days or for special occasions where you want to serve tasty appetizers.
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