Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Heart of Palm Filling (Recheio cremoso de pastel de frango com palmito)
A quick, savory filling for traditional pastéis, featuring shredded chicken and tender heart of palm, perfect for homemade snacks.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g chopped heart of palm
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
250g chopped heart of palm
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh chicken, onions, and garlic at local markets or supermarkets like Carrefour or Naivas. Heart of palm and requeijão cremoso (a specific Brazilian creamy cheese spread) are often available in the international or gourmet aisles of larger supermarkets in major cities. If unavailable, cream cheese can be used as a substitute for requeijão.
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 to combine.
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the requeijão cremoso and mix until you achieve a uniform and creamy consistency.
- 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 your pastéis.
Observations
This shredded chicken and heart of palm filling is a flavorful and highly practical choice for those looking to make delicious homemade pastéis. The combination of shredded chicken with the mild, delicate taste of heart of palm, all brought together by the creaminess of requeijão, creates a versatile filling that works beautifully for either fried or baked pastries.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers a familiar, comforting taste, while also being an excellent way to repurpose cooked chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it perfect for busy weekdays or for special occasions when you want to serve tasty finger foods.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers a familiar, comforting taste, while also being an excellent way to repurpose cooked chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it perfect for busy weekdays or for special occasions when you want to serve tasty finger foods.
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