Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Heart of Palm Pastel Filling (Recheio de pastel de frango com palmito)
A quick and delicious filling for pastel dough, combining shredded chicken and tender heart of palm for a savory, creamy snack.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g chopped heart of palm
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão (creamy cheese spread)
Salt to taste
250g chopped heart of palm
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão (creamy cheese spread)
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find shredded chicken in the poultry section or by poaching and shredding breasts yourself. Heart of palm is available in jars in the canned goods aisle. Requeijão can be found in the dairy or international cheese section; as a substitute, a high-quality cream cheese or thick sour cream can be used to achieve a similar creamy texture.
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 one more minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken and chopped heart of palm to the pan.
- Season with salt to taste and mix well.
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the requeijão and stir until you reach a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Cook on low heat for 5 more minutes, or until the filling thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using to fill the pastéis.
Observations
This chicken and heart of palm filling is a flavorful, practical option for anyone looking to make delicious homemade pastéis. The combination of succulent shredded chicken and the subtle texture of heart of palm, all brought together by the richness of requeijão, creates a versatile filling that works perfectly for both fried and baked pastries.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers comforting, familiar flavors and is an excellent way to use up cooked shredded chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it ideal for a busy day or special occasions when you want to serve tasty appetizers.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers comforting, familiar flavors and is an excellent way to use up cooked shredded chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it ideal for a busy day or special occasions when you want to serve tasty appetizers.
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