Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Heart of Palm Filling (Recheio cremoso de pastel de frango com palmito)
A quick and savory filling for pastéis, featuring shredded chicken and tender palmito, perfect for hearty snacks and casual meals.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g chopped palmito
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
250g chopped palmito
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find shredded chicken and aromatics at any local fresh food market. Palmito and requeijão cremoso are specialty Brazilian ingredients; if unavailable, look for them in international food sections of larger supermarkets. As a substitute for requeijão, a thick cream cheese may be used, 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 it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for one more minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken and the chopped palmito to the pan.
- Season with salt to taste and stir well.
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the requeijão cremoso and mix until the filling is smooth 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 it to fill your pastéis.
Observations
This chicken and palmito filling is a flavorful and highly practical choice for anyone looking to make delicious homemade pastéis. The combination of shredded chicken with the delicate texture of palmito, all brought together by the creaminess of requeijão, creates a versatile filling that works beautifully for both fried and baked pastries.
It is a recipe that is sure to please, offering a familiar, comforting taste. It is also an excellent way to make the most of cooked, shredded chicken. The simple preparation makes it ideal for a busy weekday or for special occasions when you want to serve tasty appetizers.
It is a recipe that is sure to please, offering a familiar, comforting taste. It is also an excellent way to make the most of cooked, shredded chicken. The simple preparation makes it ideal for a busy weekday or for special occasions when you want to serve tasty appetizers.
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