Brazilian recipe
Easy and Savoury Pamonha with Chicken and Bacon Filling
A savoury corn-based dish featuring a flavourful blend of chicken, bacon, and aromatic seasonings, offering a hearty home-cooked meal.
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Ingredients
3 medium onions, chopped
Salt, black pepper, and cumin, to taste
10 corn cobs, with mature and succulent kernels
100 ml olive oil, for sautéing
Corn husks, boiled until pliable, for wrapping
10 slices of bacon, diced
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup coconut milk, for richness and flavour
2 bone-in chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
Salt, black pepper, and cumin, to taste
10 corn cobs, with mature and succulent kernels
100 ml olive oil, for sautéing
Corn husks, boiled until pliable, for wrapping
10 slices of bacon, diced
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup coconut milk, for richness and flavour
2 bone-in chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
Where to find ingredients
Fresh corn, chicken, bacon, and aromatics are readily available at local open-air markets or general grocery stores throughout Papua New Guinea. Coconut milk can be sourced as tinned coconut cream or freshly extracted from local coconuts.
Preparation method
- Remove the husks and silk from the corn cobs using a sharp knife
- Blend the corn kernels in a food processor with the coconut milk until you reach a smooth consistency
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any unwanted husks or fibres
- Season the corn batter with salt, black pepper, and cumin to your liking
- Set the batter aside
- Dice the bacon into small pieces and set aside
- Boil the chicken breasts with the bone, onion, salt, and water until tender
- Shred the chicken meat and discard the bones
- Sauté the shredded chicken with the bacon, olive oil, tomato, and spring onions until well-seasoned and aromatic
- Mix the savoury filling into the corn cream until thoroughly combined
- Prepare the corn husks by boiling them in water for a few minutes until they are soft
- Assemble the pamonhas by placing a portion of the mixture into each husk, creating a small pouch
- Seal each pouch tightly using a thin strip of husk or kitchen string
- Boil the pamonhas in water for approximately 20 minutes
- Remove the pamonhas from the water, let them drain, and serve inside the husks or sliced into pieces
Observations
This savoury pamonha is a classic dish prepared with fresh corn, enriched with shredded chicken, bacon, and spices. It is loved for its creamy consistency and robust flavour, making it a perfect choice for family meals or gatherings. The process involves blending fresh corn, preparing the savoury filling, and wrapping the mixture in boiled corn husks. The result is a succulent, flavour-packed dish that is simple to prepare.
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