Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Dumplings with Minas Cheese (Bolinhas de frango cremosas com queijo minas)
A comforting home-style recipe featuring potato-based dumplings stuffed with shredded chicken and Minas cheese, smothered in a creamy sauce and baked until golden.
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for boiling chicken)
Salt to taste (for boiling potatoes)
1 tbsp butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch as needed for texture
1 can tomato sauce
1 can table cream
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Black olives, chopped (optional)
Dried oregano to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for boiling chicken)
Salt to taste (for boiling potatoes)
1 tbsp butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch as needed for texture
1 can tomato sauce
1 can table cream
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Black olives, chopped (optional)
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh chicken and produce at local markets like the ones in Tarawa. Imported shelf-stable items such as table cream, canned tomato sauce, and cornstarch are generally available at local general stores. For specialized Brazilian ingredients like Minas cheese, check with specialty grocery importers or use a firm, mild white cheese like Queso Fresco as a substitute if necessary.
Preparation method
- Boil 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 soft.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while still hot using a potato ricer or fork.
- Add the butter, egg, grated nutmeg, and salt to taste into the mashed potatoes.
- Gradually incorporate cornstarch, mixing until you achieve a firm and pliable dough suitable for shaping.
- Form the potato dough into small, evenly sized dumplings.
- Dice the Minas cheese into small cubes.
- Stuff each potato dumpling with a cube of Minas cheese and optional chopped black olives.
- Seal the dumplings securely to ensure the filling remains encased during baking.
- Arrange the filled dumplings in a circular pattern inside a baking dish.
- Place the chicken and tomato sauce mixture in the center of the baking dish, between the dumplings.
- Pour the table cream evenly over both the dumplings and the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Dust with dried oregano to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Observations
These creamy chicken dumplings represent a classic staple in Brazilian home cooking, ideal for anyone seeking a savory and practical appetizer for family gatherings, parties, or special snacks. The dumplings are crafted from a smooth, soft potato dough, filled with tender shredded chicken and fresh Minas cheese, then baked in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce. Finished with a golden, bubbly layer of cheese, the result is a deeply comforting dish that perfectly balances the texture of the potato dough with a succulent, melty center.
Prepare to impress your guests with these delicious dumplings that bring together the lightness of potato with the indulgent creaminess of the filling and sauce.
Prepare to impress your guests with these delicious dumplings that bring together the lightness of potato with the indulgent creaminess of the filling and sauce.
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