Brazilian recipe
Creamy Heart of Palm and Prawn Pastry Filling
Learn how to make a luscious, flavourful and simple heart of palm and prawn filling, perfect for savoury pastries and sandwiches.
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Ingredients
Freshly chopped parsley to taste
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
100ml fresh pouring cream or heavy cream
2 tablespoons plain flour
250g jarred heart of palm, chopped into small pieces
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
200ml full-cream milk
300g prawns, peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
100ml fresh pouring cream or heavy cream
2 tablespoons plain flour
250g jarred heart of palm, chopped into small pieces
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
200ml full-cream milk
300g prawns, peeled and deveined
Where to find ingredients
Prawns, fresh produce and dairy can be found at local Freetown markets or major supermarkets like Freetown Supermarket; heart of palm is typically available in the imported goods section of larger grocery stores.
Preparation method
- In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic in butter until translucent.
- Add the prawns and cook for a few minutes until they change colour 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 add the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps, until you obtain a smooth cream.
- Stir in the pouring cream and continue to mix until it becomes very creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens.
- Remove from the heat, add the chopped parsley and mix well.
- Allow the filling to cool completely before using it to stuff the pastries.
Observations
This classic filling combines tender heart of palm with succulent prawns to create a savoury cream with a velvety texture. It is ideal for filling pastries, whether deep-fried or baked, offering a sophisticated flavour profile and a creamy consistency that pleases everyone. Preparation is quick and practical, ensuring a perfect filling for your homemade savoury snacks. The combination of ingredients creates a rich cream that unites the delicate taste of heart of palm with the freshness of prawns, making it a delicious option for any occasion.
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