Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Torta
A quintessential Brazilian comfort dish, this creamy chicken torta pairs a tender, golden crust with a rich and savory shredded chicken filling.
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Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg
100g margarine
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
250g cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley and chives
5 large eggs
1 carton (200g) table cream (creme de leite)
100g prato cheese, diced
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch baking powder
1 large egg
100g margarine
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
250g cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley and chives
5 large eggs
1 carton (200g) table cream (creme de leite)
100g prato cheese, diced
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch baking powder
Where to find ingredients
You can find all-purpose flour, eggs, and onions at local general grocery stores. Table cream (creme de leite) and prato cheese are specific Brazilian staples; if unavailable, you may substitute table cream with heavy cream and prato cheese with a mild, meltable semi-hard cheese like Havarti as a local substitute.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, the single egg, margarine, the teaspoon of baking powder, and salt.
- Work the mixture with your hands until you achieve a smooth and consistent dough.
- Grease a baking tin and spread the dough to cover both the bottom and the sides.
- In a pan, sauté the onion, then stir in the tomato sauce and the chopped herbs to create the base of the filling.
- Add the shredded chicken to the pan and mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Spread the prepared chicken mixture evenly over the raw dough base.
- Distribute the cubes of prato cheese over the layer of chicken.
- Beat the egg whites into stiff peaks and gently fold in the yolks.
- Whisk the table cream, salt, black pepper, and the pinch of baking powder into the egg mixture.
- Pour this creamy mixture over the chicken filling, covering it completely.
- Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature for approximately 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Observations
This savory pie is a staple for a satisfying meal, beloved for its soft crumb and generous, well-seasoned filling. It is a practical choice that highlights the heartiness of Brazilian home cooking, offering a delightful balance of textures between the crust and the velvety topping.
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