Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Hearts of Palm Pastry Filling (Recheio de pastel de frango com palmito)
A quick and delicious filling for crispy pastéis, featuring shredded chicken and tender hearts of palm for a comforting, savory treat.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g chopped hearts of palm
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão creamy cheese
Salt to taste
250g chopped hearts of palm
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão creamy cheese
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Shredded chicken can be sourced from local butchers or home-cooked. Hearts of palm and requeijão are available in the canned goods and dairy sections of supermarkets. Substitutes: If authentic requeijão is unavailable, cream cheese can be used as a substitute, though it will alter the original flavor profile.
Preparation method
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir the shredded chicken and chopped hearts of palm into the pan.
- Season with salt to taste and mix well.
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the requeijão and stir until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
- Cook over low heat for another 5 minutes, or until the filling thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and let it cool completely before using to fill the pastéis.
Observations
This chicken and hearts of palm filling is a flavorful and highly practical choice for those looking to whip up delicious homemade pastéis. The combination of succulent shredded chicken with the delicate texture of hearts of palm, all brought together by the creaminess of requeijão, creates a versatile filling that works perfectly for both fried and baked pastries.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that offers a familiar, comforting taste, while also being an excellent way to use up cooked, shredded chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it perfect for a busy day or for special occasions when you want to serve tasty, savory snacks.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that offers a familiar, comforting taste, while also being an excellent way to use up cooked, shredded chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it perfect for a busy day or for special occasions when you want to serve tasty, savory snacks.
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