Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Pie
This creamy chicken pie is a Brazilian classic, combining a practical crust with a juicy and flavorful filling.
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Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
100 g margarine
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
250 g cooked shredded chicken breast
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped spring onions and coriander mix
5 eggs
1 small carton (200 ml) single cream
100 g mild semi-hard cheese, cut into cubes
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch baking powder
1 egg
100 g margarine
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
250 g cooked shredded chicken breast
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped spring onions and coriander mix
5 eggs
1 small carton (200 ml) single cream
100 g mild semi-hard cheese, cut into cubes
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch baking powder
Where to find ingredients
In Sierra Leone, you can find most of these ingredients at local markets or supermarkets in Freetown. For all-purpose flour, chicken, onions, and eggs, local markets offer the freshest produce. 'Single cream' is commonly found as long-life cooking cream in tins or cartons in the imported goods section of supermarkets. For the 'queijo prato', which is a specific Brazilian mild cheese, substitute with a local semi-hard mild cheese or a mild Gouda or Edam, which are often available in larger grocery stores. Spring onions and coriander are widely available fresh in local markets. If baking powder is hard to find, check baking supplies in any well-stocked supermarket.
Preparation method
- Combine the flour, one egg, margarine, the first teaspoon of baking powder, and the salt in a large mixing bowl
- Work the dough with your hands until it becomes smooth and uniform
- Grease a baking tin and press the dough to cover the bottom and sides evenly
- Sauté the onion, tomato sauce, and the chopped greens in a pan to prepare the filling
- Stir the shredded chicken into the sautéed mixture until well combined
- Spread the chicken mixture over the bottom of the raw dough crust
- Distribute the cubed cheese evenly over the chicken filling
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form and then fold in the yolks
- Add the single cream, salt, black pepper, and the pinch of baking powder to the egg mixture
- Pour this creamy mixture over the chicken filling, covering it completely
- Bake in a preheated oven at medium heat for about 40 minutes or until it turns golden brown
Observations
A perfect choice for quick meals, this savory pie is loved by everyone for its soft texture and well-seasoned filling.
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