Brazilian recipe
Creamy Hearts of Palm Pastry Filling (Recheio de pastel de palmito)
A traditional Brazilian savory filling featuring chopped hearts of palm cooked in a gentle, seasoned cream sauce, perfect for pastel and savory pastries.
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Ingredients
300g chopped hearts of palm
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp plain flour
200ml milk
Salt to taste
Grated nutmeg to taste
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp plain flour
200ml milk
Salt to taste
Grated nutmeg to taste
Where to find ingredients
Canned hearts of palm, butter, milk, flour, and spices can be found in major supermarkets and community retail stores around Tarawa and main island centers.
Preparation method
- Sauté the onion and garlic in melted butter until soft.
- Add the chopped hearts of palm and cook for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir well to combine.
- Gradually pour in the milk while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Season with salt and grated nutmeg to taste.
- Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the filling thickens.
- Allow the filling to cool completely before using it in pastries.
Observations
This creamy hearts of palm filling is ideal for Brazilian pastel, savory pies, and fried snacks. Quick to prepare with straightforward ingredients, it offers a delicate, homemade flavor that appeals to everyone. Perfect for adding practical variety to your baking and frying.
**Ingredients:**
* 300g chopped hearts of palm
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp butter
* 2 tbsp plain flour
* 200ml milk
* Salt to taste
* Grated nutmeg to taste
**Method:**
Heat the butter in a saucepan and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
Add the chopped hearts of palm and cook for a few more minutes.
Sprinkle the plain flour over the hearts of palm and stir well to combine.
Gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
Season with salt and grated nutmeg to taste.
Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens into a rich cream.
Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using to fill your pastel or pastries.
**Ingredients:**
* 300g chopped hearts of palm
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp butter
* 2 tbsp plain flour
* 200ml milk
* Salt to taste
* Grated nutmeg to taste
**Method:**
Heat the butter in a saucepan and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
Add the chopped hearts of palm and cook for a few more minutes.
Sprinkle the plain flour over the hearts of palm and stir well to combine.
Gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
Season with salt and grated nutmeg to taste.
Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens into a rich cream.
Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using to fill your pastel or pastries.
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