Brazilian recipe
Creamy Heart of Palm and Prawn Filling (Recheio de Pastel de Palmito com Camarão)
Learn how to make a luscious, flavourful heart of palm and prawn filling, perfect for creating delicious homemade pasties or savoury snacks.
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Ingredients
chopped fresh parsley to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
100g heavy cream or table cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
250g heart of palm, finely chopped
black pepper to taste
salt to taste
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
200ml whole milk
300g prawns, peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, minced
100g heavy cream or table cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
250g heart of palm, finely chopped
black pepper to taste
salt to taste
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
200ml whole milk
300g prawns, peeled and deveined
Where to find ingredients
Heart of palm can be found in the canned or jarred vegetable aisle in most supermarkets; prawns are available in the fresh seafood counter or frozen section.
Preparation method
- In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic in butter until they become translucent.
- Add the prawns and cook for a few minutes until they change colour and turn pink.
- Stir in the chopped heart of palm and mix well.
- Sprinkle the flour over the ingredients in the pan and stir until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, until you achieve a smooth cream.
- Fold in the double cream and continue to stir until the mixture is thick and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the filling thickens.
- Remove from the heat, stir in 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, resulting in a rich, velvety cream. Ideal for stuffing pastries, whether deep-fried or baked, it offers a sophisticated profile and a silky texture that appeals to every palate. The preparation is quick and straightforward, ensuring a reliable filling for your homemade savoury treats. The combination of ingredients creates a balanced cream that unites the delicate taste of heart of palm with the freshness of the prawns, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.
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