Brazilian recipe
Creamy chicken dumplings with Minas cheese (Bolinhas de frango cremosas com queijo minas)
A traditional Brazilian recipe featuring soft potato dumplings filled with shredded chicken and Minas cheese, baked in a creamy sauce.
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for cooking the chicken)
Salt to taste (for cooking the potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch, as needed to reach the right consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Chopped black olives (optional)
Oregano to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for cooking the chicken)
Salt to taste (for cooking the potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch, as needed to reach the right consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Chopped black olives (optional)
Oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce and pantry staples at local markets and grocery stores. For specialized ingredients, fresh Minas cheese (a soft, mild Brazilian cheese) may be substituted with a firm fresh mozzarella or a mild farmer's cheese if the original is unavailable.
Preparation method
- Boil the chicken breast in water with a pinch of salt until tender. Drain, shred, and set aside.
- In a pan, mix the shredded chicken with the tomato sauce and cook for a few minutes. Set aside.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are very tender.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while still hot using a potato ricer or fork.
- Add the butter, egg, grated nutmeg, and salt to taste to the mashed potatoes.
- Gradually add the cornstarch, mixing until you achieve a firm and pliable dough for rolling.
- Shape the potato dough into small balls.
- Cut the Minas cheese into small cubes.
- Fill each potato ball with a cube of Minas cheese and, if desired, chopped black olives.
- Seal the dumplings well so that the filling does not escape during the cooking process.
- Arrange the stuffed chicken dumplings in a baking dish, forming a circle.
- Place the chicken in tomato sauce in the center of the baking dish, between the dumplings.
- Pour the table cream over the dumplings and the chicken.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Add oregano to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Observations
This chicken dumpling recipe is a staple of Brazilian home cooking, ideal for those seeking a tasty and practical snack, perfect for family gatherings, parties, or a special treat. The dumplings are crafted from a soft potato dough, filled with tender shredded chicken and fresh Minas cheese, then baked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce and topped until perfectly golden. The result is a comforting dish full of flavor, offering the perfect combination of fluffy potato, succulent filling, and melted cheese.
Get ready to surprise your guests with these delightful dumplings that balance the lightness of the potato with the indulgence of the filling and sauce.
Get ready to surprise your guests with these delightful dumplings that balance the lightness of the potato with the indulgence of the filling and sauce.
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