Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Heart of Palm Pastry Filling (Recheio)
A quick, savoury filling for Brazilian-style pastéis, combining shredded chicken and tender hearts of palm with a rich, velvety texture perfect for snacks.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g hearts of palm, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
250g hearts of palm, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find shredded chicken in the poultry section or prepare it from breast fillets. Hearts of palm (palmito) are available in the canned goods aisle of large supermarkets or specialist Latin American food shops. Requeijão cremoso is a traditional Brazilian creamy processed cheese; if unavailable, a thick, full-fat cream cheese or a mix of mascarpone and a little double cream serves as a functional substitute.
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 cook 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.
- Add the requeijão cremoso and mix until you have a smooth, creamy filling.
- Cook over low heat for another 5 minutes, or until the filling thickens slightly.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely before using to fill the pastéis.
Observations
This chicken and heart of palm filling is a flavourful and incredibly practical choice for anyone wanting to make homemade pastéis. The combination of succulent shredded chicken and the subtle, delicate texture of palmito, all bound together by the richness of requeijão, creates a versatile filling that works beautifully for both deep-fried and oven-baked pastries.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers a familiar, comforting flavour, while also being an excellent way to make the most of leftover shredded chicken. The straightforward preparation makes it perfect for busy weekdays or special occasions when you want to serve delicious, homemade savoury snacks.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers a familiar, comforting flavour, while also being an excellent way to make the most of leftover shredded chicken. The straightforward preparation makes it perfect for busy weekdays or special occasions when you want to serve delicious, homemade savoury snacks.
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