Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Hearts of Palm Filling for Pastel (Recheio)
A quick and savory filling for traditional Brazilian pastries, featuring shredded chicken and tender hearts of palm combined into a smooth, creamy blend perfect for frying or baking.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g chopped hearts of palm
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão
Salt to taste
250g chopped hearts of palm
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find shredded chicken (or whole breasts to cook and shred) and fresh or jarred onions and garlic in the produce section of local supermarkets like Super Value or Solomon's. Hearts of palm and requeijão are specialty Latin American ingredients; check the international aisle of larger grocery stores or dedicated local markets that import Brazilian pantry staples. If unavailable, cream cheese can serve as a substitute for requeijão, though it will alter the authentic flavor profile.
Preparation method
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 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.
- Stir in the requeijão until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Cook over low heat for 5 more minutes, or until the filling thickens slightly.
- Remove from the heat and allow it to cool completely before using to fill your pastéis.
Observations
This chicken and hearts of palm filling is a flavorful and highly practical choice for making authentic homemade pastéis. The combination of shredded chicken with the subtle, delicate texture of hearts of palm, all brought together by the rich consistency of requeijão, creates a versatile filling that works perfectly for both fried and baked pastries.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers a familiar, comforting taste, while also being an excellent way to make the most of cooked, shredded chicken. The ease of preparation makes it ideal for a busy schedule or for special occasions when you want to serve delicious, homemade savory treats.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers a familiar, comforting taste, while also being an excellent way to make the most of cooked, shredded chicken. The ease of preparation makes it ideal for a busy schedule or for special occasions when you want to serve delicious, homemade savory treats.
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