Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Heart of Palm Filling (Recheio cremoso de pastel de frango com palmito)
A quick and savory filling for golden fried pastries, featuring shredded chicken and tender heart of palm, perfect for hearty snacks.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g chopped heart of palm (palmito)
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
250g chopped heart of palm (palmito)
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 chicken, onions, and garlic at local wet markets (palengke) or supermarkets. Heart of palm (palmito) and requeijão cremoso are typically found in the canned goods or international aisles of larger grocery stores. If requeijão cremoso is unavailable, a high-quality cream cheese can be used as a substitute, though it will slightly alter the traditional 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 about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and chopped heart of palm.
- Season with salt to taste and combine well.
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the requeijão cremoso and stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Cook over low heat for an additional 5 minutes, or until the filling thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using to fill the pastries.
Observations
This shredded chicken and heart of palm filling is a flavorful and convenient choice for those looking to prepare authentic homemade pastries. The combination of succulent shredded chicken with the delicate, mild texture of palmito, all bound together by the richness of requeijão, creates a versatile filling that works wonderfully for both fried and oven-baked snacks.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that evokes a sense of comfort and home-cooked tradition, making it an excellent way to make use of pre-cooked or leftover shredded chicken. Its straightforward preparation makes it ideal for hectic weekdays or special gatherings when you want to serve savory finger foods that everyone will enjoy.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that evokes a sense of comfort and home-cooked tradition, making it an excellent way to make use of pre-cooked or leftover shredded chicken. Its straightforward preparation makes it ideal for hectic weekdays or special gatherings when you want to serve savory finger foods that everyone will enjoy.
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