Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Hearts of Palm Filling (Recheio de pastel de frango com palmito)
A flavorful and practical filling for pastries, combining shredded chicken with tender hearts of palm and a creamy finish.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g chopped hearts of palm
1 chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
250g chopped hearts of palm
1 chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Chicken, onions, garlic, and olive oil can be found in any local grocery store or market. Hearts of palm are typically found in the canned vegetable aisle. Requeijão cremoso is a Brazilian-style processed cream cheese; a suitable substitute would be a high-quality thick spreadable cream cheese.
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 1 more minute, until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken and chopped hearts of palm to the pan.
- Season with salt to taste and mix well.
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the requeijão cremoso and stir until you obtain a homogeneous and creamy filling.
- Cook over low heat for another 5 minutes, or until the filling thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and let it cool completely before using it to fill the pastries.
Observations
This chicken and hearts of palm filling is a tasty and highly practical option for those looking to prepare delicious homemade pastries. The combination of shredded chicken with the delicate flavor of hearts of palm, all brought together by the creaminess of requeijão, creates a versatile filling perfect for fried or baked savory pastries.
It is a recipe that pleases everyone, offering a familiar and comforting flavor, and serves as an excellent way to use up cooked and shredded chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it perfect for busy days or special occasions when you want to serve savory appetizers.
It is a recipe that pleases everyone, offering a familiar and comforting flavor, and serves as an excellent way to use up cooked and shredded chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it perfect for busy days or special occasions when you want to serve savory appetizers.
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