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 melty Queijo Minas, baked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch of salt (for poaching the chicken)
Salt to taste (for boiling the potatoes)
1 tbsp butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornflour as needed for consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can cream (table cream style)
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Queijo Minas
Chopped black olives (optional)
Dried oregano to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch of salt (for poaching the chicken)
Salt to taste (for boiling the potatoes)
1 tbsp butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornflour as needed for consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can cream (table cream style)
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Queijo Minas
Chopped black olives (optional)
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find chicken breast, potatoes, and cream in the meat and produce sections of local supermarkets like SuperValu, Dunnes Stores, or Tesco. Fresh Queijo Minas is a specific Brazilian soft white cheese; check specialty world-food shops or Latin American grocery stores in larger Irish towns. As a substitute for Queijo Minas, you might consider a mild, firm mozzarella or a fresh, low-moisture farmer's cheese, though the texture and salt profile will differ slightly.
Preparation method
- Poach the chicken breast in water with a pinch of salt until tender, then drain, shred, and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the shredded chicken with the tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes before setting aside.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are thoroughly tender.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while still hot using a potato ricer or fork.
- Mix the butter, egg, grated nutmeg, and salt to taste into the mashed potatoes.
- Gradually incorporate the cornflour, mixing until you achieve a firm and pliable dough suitable for shaping.
- Form the potato mixture into small balls.
- Cut the Queijo Minas into small, uniform cubes.
- Stuff each potato ball with a cube of Queijo Minas and, if using, a few chopped black olives.
- Seal the balls tightly to ensure the filling remains encased during baking.
- Arrange the stuffed chicken dumplings in a circle inside a baking dish.
- Spoon the chicken and tomato sauce mixture into the center of the dish, between the dumplings.
- Pour the cream evenly over the dumplings and the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Add dried 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 creamy chicken dumplings are a staple of Brazilian comfort food, perfect for family gatherings, parties, or as an indulgent snack. The dough, crafted from silky mashed potatoes, cradles a savory center of shredded chicken and Queijo Minas. Once assembled, they are arranged in a dish with a rich tomato sauce, finished with cream, and baked until bubbling and golden.
This recipe balances the delicate texture of the potato dough with the heartiness of the chicken and the signature mild, milky flavor of the Queijo Minas. It is a soul-warming dish that brings a touch of Brazilian culinary tradition to your table.
This recipe balances the delicate texture of the potato dough with the heartiness of the chicken and the signature mild, milky flavor of the Queijo Minas. It is a soul-warming dish that brings a touch of Brazilian culinary tradition to your table.
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