Brazilian recipe
Creamy Heart of Palm Filling (Recheio de pastel de palmito)
This creamy heart of palm filling is a classic Brazilian favorite, perfectly seasoned and cooked to make delicious pastéis, pies, and savory pastries.
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Ingredients
300g chopped hearts of palm
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp wheat flour
200ml milk
Salt to taste
Grated nutmeg to taste
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp wheat flour
200ml milk
Salt to taste
Grated nutmeg to taste
Where to find ingredients
Canned hearts of palm can be purchased in the preserved or imported goods section of major supermarkets in Ghana, such as Shoprite, Melcom, or Palace Mall. Everyday staples including butter, fresh milk, wheat flour, garlic, and onions are easily sourced at local neighborhood stores and open-air markets.
Preparation method
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until soft.
- Add the chopped hearts of palm and cook for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle the wheat flour over the mixture and stir well to incorporate.
- Pour in the milk gradually while stirring continuously to ensure a smooth texture without lumps.
- Season the sauce with salt and grated nutmeg according to taste.
- Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the filling thickens and becomes creamy.
- Take off the heat and let the filling cool down completely before using it in pastéis or savory pastries.
Observations
This creamy heart of palm filling is an ideal choice for filling Brazilian pastéis, pies, and savory baked goods. Prepared quickly with simple, accessible ingredients, it delivers a rich and comforting flavor that everyone enjoys. It is the perfect recipe whenever you need a fast, reliable, and savory filling in your kitchen.
**Ingredients:**
* 300g chopped hearts of palm
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tbsp butter
* 2 tbsp wheat flour
* 200ml milk
* Salt to taste
* Grated nutmeg to taste
**Preparation:**
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
Add the chopped hearts of palm and sauté for a few additional minutes.
Sprinkle the wheat flour over the hearts of palm and stir continuously to combine well.
Gradually pour in the milk while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming until smooth.
Season with salt and grated nutmeg to taste.
Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens into a rich, creamy filling.
Remove from the stove and allow it to cool down completely before using it to stuff your pastéis or pastries.
**Ingredients:**
* 300g chopped hearts of palm
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tbsp butter
* 2 tbsp wheat flour
* 200ml milk
* Salt to taste
* Grated nutmeg to taste
**Preparation:**
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
Add the chopped hearts of palm and sauté for a few additional minutes.
Sprinkle the wheat flour over the hearts of palm and stir continuously to combine well.
Gradually pour in the milk while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming until smooth.
Season with salt and grated nutmeg to taste.
Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens into a rich, creamy filling.
Remove from the stove and allow it to cool down completely before using it to stuff your pastéis or pastries.
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