Brazilian recipe
Easy Heart of Palm Pastel Filling (Recheio de pastel de palmito)
Discover how to make a delicious, creamy heart of palm filling for pastel. It is the perfect way to make your homemade pastries irresistible.
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Ingredients
300g chopped heart of palm
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
200ml milk
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
200ml milk
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find hearts of palm in jars in the canned goods aisle of local grocery stores. If fresh heart of palm is unavailable, canned serves as the standard for this recipe. Butter and pantry staples like flour are found in the dairy and baking aisles respectively.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, sauté the chopped onion and garlic in butter until soft and translucent.
- Add the chopped heart of palm to the pan and stir well with the onion and garlic mixture.
- Sprinkle the flour over the hearts of palm and seasonings, stirring for about 1 minute to cook the flour slightly.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly with a balloon whisk or spoon to prevent any lumps from forming.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the filling thickens and reaches a creamy consistency.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and let the filling cool down completely before using it to assemble your pastel.
Observations
This is a classic and popular filling for pastel, known for the delicate flavor and pleasant texture of heart of palm. It is a practical and versatile choice, ideal for anyone looking to make a savory, homemade snack that stands out, whether for a quick bite, gatherings, or small-scale catering.
With only a few ingredients and a straightforward preparation process, you will achieve a creamy consistency that makes your pastel truly special. Follow these instructions to prepare this flavorful filling.
With only a few ingredients and a straightforward preparation process, you will achieve a creamy consistency that makes your pastel truly special. Follow these instructions to prepare this flavorful filling.
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