Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Dumplings with Queijo Minas (Bolinhas de frango cremosas com queijo minas)
A traditional Brazilian snack featuring soft potato dumplings stuffed with shredded chicken and melty cheese, baked in a rich, creamy sauce.
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for boiling the chicken)
Salt to taste (for boiling the potatoes)
1 tbsp butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch as needed to achieve dough consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g queijo minas fresco
Black olives, chopped (optional)
Oregano to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for boiling the chicken)
Salt to taste (for boiling the potatoes)
1 tbsp butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch as needed to achieve dough consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g queijo minas fresco
Black olives, chopped (optional)
Oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce and meat at local municipal markets or community shops. Queijo minas is a specific Brazilian white cheese; if unavailable in your local area, a mild, firm farmer's cheese or an unaged queso fresco may serve as a substitute, though the texture and flavor profile will differ from the original.
Preparation method
- Boil the chicken breast in water with a pinch of salt until tender. Drain, shred, and set aside.
- In a pan, 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 fork.
- Mix the butter, egg, nutmeg, and salt to taste into the mashed potatoes.
- Gradually incorporate the cornstarch, mixing until the dough is firm and pliable enough to roll.
- Shape 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, some chopped black olives.
- Seal the balls securely to ensure the filling remains inside during the baking process.
- Arrange the stuffed dumplings in a baking dish, forming a circle.
- Distribute the chicken and tomato sauce mixture in the center of the dish, between the dumplings.
- Pour the table cream over the dumplings and the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the top.
- Add oregano to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C 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, social events, or simply as a indulgent snack. The base is crafted from a tender potato dough, filled with seasoned shredded chicken and authentic queijo minas, then simmered in a velvety tomato sauce and finished under the broiler until golden and bubbly. It is a harmonious dish that balances the softness of the potato, the succulence of the chicken, and the characteristic tang of the melted cheese.
Delight your guests with these savory treats that combine the homey texture of mashed potatoes with a luscious, creamy finish.
Delight your guests with these savory treats that combine the homey texture of mashed potatoes with a luscious, creamy finish.
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