Brazilian recipe
Creamy heart of palm and prawn pastry filling (Recheio de palmito e camarão para pastel)
Learn how to make a rich, flavorful, and easy creamy heart of palm and prawn filling, perfect for pastries and savory snacks.
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Ingredients
Chopped fresh parsley to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
100g heavy cream or table cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
250g heart of palm, chopped into small pieces
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
200ml whole milk
300g cleaned prawns, peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, minced
100g heavy cream or table cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
250g heart of palm, chopped into small pieces
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
200ml whole milk
300g cleaned prawns, peeled and deveined
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets or open-air markets. For fresh produce like onions, garlic, and parsley, local markets are ideal. Prawns and hearts of palm (often sold in cans or jars) can be found in the tinned goods or seafood sections of major supermarkets.
Preparation method
- In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic in the butter until they are translucent.
- Add the prawns and cook for a few minutes until they change color and turn pink.
- Add the chopped heart of palm and mix well.
- Sprinkle the flour over the ingredients in the pan and stir until incorporated.
- Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, until a smooth cream forms.
- Fold in the heavy cream and continue stirring until very creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens.
- Remove from heat, add the chopped parsley, and mix well.
- Let the filling cool completely before using it to stuff the pastries.
Observations
This classic filling combines tender heart of palm with succulent prawns, creating a savory cream with a velvety texture. It is ideal for filling pastries, whether fried or baked, offering a sophisticated taste and a creamy consistency that pleases many palates. The preparation is quick and practical, ensuring a perfect filling for your homemade snacks. The combination of ingredients results in a cream that blends the delicate flavor of the heart of palm with the freshness of the prawns, making it a delicious option for various occasions.
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