Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Dumplings with Queijo Minas (Bolinhas de frango cremosas com queijo minas)
A comforting Brazilian-style snack featuring soft potato dough filled with shredded chicken and fresh Queijo Minas, baked in a creamy tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for cooking the chicken)
Salt to taste (for cooking the potatoes)
1 tbsp butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch as needed for consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can table cream
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g Queijo Minas fresco
Chopped black olives (optional)
Dried oregano to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for cooking the chicken)
Salt to taste (for cooking the potatoes)
1 tbsp butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch as needed for consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can table cream
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g Queijo Minas fresco
Chopped black olives (optional)
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find chicken, potatoes, and pantry staples like tomato sauce and cornstarch at local food stores or supermarkets. For the Queijo Minas fresco, which is essential for the authentic texture and flavor of this dish, check the specialty cheese or dairy section of international grocery stores. As a substitute, a mild, firm white cheese such as a Queso Fresco or a low-moisture mild white farmer's cheese may be used, though it will alter the original Brazilian flavor profile.
Preparation method
- Boil the chicken breast in salted water until tender; drain, 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 they are very soft.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while still hot using a potato ricer or a fork.
- Mix the butter, egg, grated nutmeg, and salt to taste into the mashed potatoes.
- Gradually add the cornstarch, kneading until you have a firm, pliable dough that is easy to shape.
- Form the potato dough into small, uniform balls.
- Cut the Queijo Minas into small, bite-sized cubes.
- Stuff each potato ball with a cube of Queijo Minas and, if desired, a few chopped black olives.
- Seal the balls tightly to ensure the cheese filling does not leak during baking.
- Arrange the stuffed dumplings in a baking dish, forming a circle.
- Pour the chicken and tomato sauce mixture into the center of the dish, between the dumplings.
- Drizzle the table cream evenly over the dumplings and the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Season with dried oregano to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Observations
These chicken dumplings are a staple of Brazilian comfort food, perfect for family gatherings, parties, or a special afternoon snack. The dumplings are crafted from a smooth potato dough, stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken and authentic Queijo Minas, then nestled into a rich, creamy tomato sauce and finished under the broiler until perfectly golden.
The result is a soul-warming dish that perfectly balances the pillowy texture of the potato dough with a succulent, cheesy center and a velvety sauce. Get ready to impress your guests with these savory bites that bring a true taste of home to your table.
The result is a soul-warming dish that perfectly balances the pillowy texture of the potato dough with a succulent, cheesy center and a velvety sauce. Get ready to impress your guests with these savory bites that bring a true taste of home to your table.
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