Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Pie (Torta cremosa de frango)
This creamy chicken pie is a staple of Brazilian home cooking, pairing a practical dough with a succulent, deeply flavorful filling.
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Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
100 g margarine
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
250 g cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup fresh parsley and scallions (cheiro-verde)
5 eggs
1 small carton (200g) table cream (creme de leite)
100 g Prato cheese, cubed
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch baking powder
1 egg
100 g margarine
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
250 g cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup fresh parsley and scallions (cheiro-verde)
5 eggs
1 small carton (200g) table cream (creme de leite)
100 g Prato cheese, cubed
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch baking powder
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local supermarkets or grocery shops. Prato cheese and 'creme de leite' are specific Brazilian items; if unavailable, use a mild semi-hard cheese like Edam or Gouda as a substitute, and heavy cream or thickened cream as a reliable substitute for table cream.
Preparation method
- Combine the flour, egg, margarine, teaspoon of baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Work the dough with your hands until it becomes smooth and uniform.
- Grease a baking dish and press the dough to line the bottom and sides.
- Prepare the filling by sautéing the onion, then stirring in the tomato sauce and fresh herbs.
- Add the shredded chicken to the sautéed mixture and combine well.
- Distribute the chicken filling evenly over the raw dough base.
- Scatter the cubed cheese over the top of the chicken layer.
- Beat the egg whites into stiff peaks and fold in the yolks.
- Whisk the table cream, salt, black pepper, and the pinch of baking powder into the egg mixture.
- Pour this creamy custard over the chicken filling.
- Bake in a preheated oven at medium heat for approximately 40 minutes until golden brown.
Observations
A perfect choice for quick meals, this savory pie is a crowd-pleaser thanks to its soft texture and well-seasoned, rich filling.
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