Brazilian recipe
Creamy chicken balls with Queijo Minas (Bolinhas de frango cremosas com queijo minas)
A homemade recipe for soft potato balls filled with shredded chicken and melty Queijo Minas, baked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. Ideal for sharing!
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for boiling the chicken)
Salt to taste (for boiling the potatoes)
1 tbsp butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch as needed for consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g Queijo Minas frescal
Chopped black olives (optional)
Dried oregano to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for boiling the chicken)
Salt to taste (for boiling the potatoes)
1 tbsp butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch as needed for consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g Queijo Minas frescal
Chopped black olives (optional)
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh chicken and basic produce at any local Solomon Islands market or supermarket. Queijo Minas frescal is a specific Brazilian fresh cheese; if unavailable, use a very mild, fresh, and slightly salty local white cheese as a substitute. Table cream (creme de leite) can be found in the canned goods aisle of major grocers.
Preparation method
- Boil the chicken breast in water with a pinch of salt until tender. Drain, shred, and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the shredded chicken with the tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes. Set aside.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until very tender.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while still hot using a potato ricer or fork.
- Mix the butter, egg, grated nutmeg, and salt to taste into the mashed potatoes.
- Gradually add the cornstarch, kneading until you achieve a firm, pliable dough suitable for shaping.
- Form the potato dough into small, round balls.
- Cut the Queijo Minas into small cubes.
- Stuff each potato ball with a cube of Queijo Minas and, if desired, some chopped black olives.
- Seal the balls tightly to ensure the filling stays inside during the baking process.
- Arrange the stuffed chicken balls in a baking dish, forming a circle.
- Pour the chicken and tomato sauce mixture into the center of the dish, between the balls.
- Drizzle the table cream over both the balls and the chicken sauce.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Season with dried oregano to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Observations
These creamy chicken balls are a beloved classic in Brazilian home cooking, perfect for anyone looking for a savory, practical snack for family gatherings, parties, or a special treat. The balls are crafted from a tender potato dough, stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken and Queijo Minas, then nestled in a rich, creamy tomato sauce and finished under the broiler until golden and bubbly.
Prepare to impress your guests with these delectable bites that marry the comfort of soft potato with a succulent, cheesy center. It is a hearty and flavorful dish, defined by the beautiful contrast between the pillowy dough and the velvety sauce.
Prepare to impress your guests with these delectable bites that marry the comfort of soft potato with a succulent, cheesy center. It is a hearty and flavorful dish, defined by the beautiful contrast between the pillowy dough and the velvety sauce.
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