Brazilian recipe
Creamy Palm Heart and Prawn Filling for Pastry (Recheio cremoso de palmito e camarão para pastel)
Creamy palm heart and prawn filling for pastry: learn how to make a delicious, flavourful filling that is easy to prepare and perfect for savoury snacks and sandwiches.
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Ingredients
Chopped parsley, to taste
2 cloves garlic, chopped
100 g fresh cream or carton cream
2 tablespoons wheat flour
250 g chopped palm hearts, cut into small pieces
Black pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
200 ml whole milk
300 g cleaned prawns, shell removed
2 cloves garlic, chopped
100 g fresh cream or carton cream
2 tablespoons wheat flour
250 g chopped palm hearts, cut into small pieces
Black pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
200 ml whole milk
300 g cleaned prawns, shell removed
Where to find ingredients
Look for the palm hearts, prawns, milk, butter, cream and herbs in the fresh produce, chilled dairy and seafood sections of a supermarket or at a local market. If needed, use frozen prawns as a substitute for fresh ones.
Preparation method
- In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic in the butter until translucent
- Add the prawns and cook for a few minutes, until they change colour and turn pink
- Add the chopped palm hearts and mix well
- Sprinkle the wheat flour over the ingredients in the pan and stir until combined
- Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps, until you get a smooth cream
- Stir in the fresh cream and keep mixing until very creamy
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste
- Cook over low heat, stirring always, until the filling thickens
- Remove from the heat, add the chopped parsley and mix well
- Let the filling cool completely before using it to fill the pastries
Observations
This classic filling combines tender palm hearts with succulent prawns, creating a savoury cream with a velvety texture. Ideal for stuffing pastries, whether fried or baked, it brings a refined flavour and a creamy finish that suits many tastes. The preparation is quick and practical, giving you a perfect filling for homemade savoury snacks. The mix of ingredients creates a cream that brings together the delicate taste of palm hearts and the freshness of prawns, making a delicious option for different occasions.
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