Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Heart of Palm Pastel Filling (Recheio de pastel de frango com palmito)
A quick and delicious filling for pastel pastries, featuring shredded chicken and creamy heart of palm. Perfect for savory snacks and easy meals.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g chopped heart of palm
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
250g chopped heart of palm
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find shredded chicken, onions, and garlic at local grocery stores in the produce or meat aisles. Heart of palm and requeijão are typically found in the canned goods or international aisles; 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 diced onion until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook 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 requeijão cremoso until the filling is well-combined and creamy.
- Simmer over low heat for 5 more minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and let it cool completely before using to fill the pastéis.
Observations
This chicken and heart of palm filling is a tasty and highly practical option for anyone looking to make delicious homemade pastéis. The combination of succulent shredded chicken with the delicate flavor of heart of palm, all brought together by the creaminess of requeijão, results in a versatile filling that works perfectly for both fried and baked pastries.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers a familiar, comforting flavor, and serves as an excellent way to use up cooked, shredded chicken. The ease of preparation makes it ideal for a busy weekday or for special occasions when you want to serve satisfying appetizers.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers a familiar, comforting flavor, and serves as an excellent way to use up cooked, shredded chicken. The ease of preparation makes it ideal for a busy weekday or for special occasions when you want to serve satisfying appetizers.
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