Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Heart of Palm Pastel Filling (Recheio de pastel de frango com palmito)
A quick and delicious filling for pastel dough, combining shredded chicken and tender hearts of palm with a creamy finish—perfect for savory snacks.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g chopped heart of palm
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g creamy requeijão
Salt to taste
250g chopped heart of palm
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g creamy requeijão
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce and pantry staples at local markets or major supermarkets in the gourmet/international aisle. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian cream cheese; if unavailable, use a high-fat, thick-style processed cream cheese as a 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 sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken and chopped heart of palm to the pan.
- Season with salt to taste and stir well.
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the creamy requeijão and mix until you achieve a homogeneous and creamy filling.
- Cook over low heat for another 5 minutes, or until the filling thickens slightly.
- Remove from the heat and allow it to cool completely before using to fill the pastéis.
Observations
This chicken and heart of palm filling is a flavorful and highly practical choice for anyone looking to whip up delicious homemade pastéis. The blend of tender, shredded chicken and the subtle, delicate texture of hearts of palm, all brought together by the richness of creamy requeijão, creates a versatile filling that works perfectly for both fried or baked savory pastries.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers a familiar, comforting taste and is an excellent way to make the most of leftover boiled and shredded chicken. The ease of preparation makes it ideal for a busy weekday or for special occasions when you want to serve impressive, tasty appetizers.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers a familiar, comforting taste and is an excellent way to make the most of leftover boiled and shredded chicken. The ease of preparation makes it ideal for a busy weekday or for special occasions when you want to serve impressive, tasty appetizers.
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