Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Palm Heart Pasteis Filling (Recheio cremoso de pastel de frango com palmito)
A quick, delicious filling for pasteis made with shredded chicken and creamy palm hearts, ideal for snacks and easy meals.
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Ingredients
500 g shredded chicken
250 g chopped palm hearts
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
150 g requeijão cremoso
Salt, to taste
250 g chopped palm hearts
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
150 g requeijão cremoso
Salt, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for the chicken, onions, garlic and olive oil at any supermarket’s fresh produce, meat and pantry aisles, and find the cream cheese-style spread in the dairy section. Palm hearts are usually sold canned or jarred in the tinned vegetables aisle.
Preparation method
- In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent
- Add the chopped garlic and sauté for another 1 minute, until fragrant
- Add the shredded chicken and chopped palm hearts to the pan
- Season with salt to taste and mix well
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add the requeijão cremoso and mix until you have a smooth, creamy filling
- Cook over low heat for another 5 minutes, or until the filling thickens slightly
- Remove from the heat and let cool completely before using to fill the pasteis
Observations
This chicken and palm heart filling is a tasty, very practical option for anyone wanting to make delicious homemade pasteis. The combination of shredded chicken with the gentle flavour of palm hearts, all brought together by the creaminess of requeijão, creates a versatile filling that is ideal for fried or baked savoury pastries.
It is a recipe that appeals to everyone, bringing a familiar and comforting flavour, as well as being an excellent way to use cooked, shredded chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it perfect for busy everyday cooking or for special occasions when you want to serve flavourful snacks.
It is a recipe that appeals to everyone, bringing a familiar and comforting flavour, as well as being an excellent way to use cooked, shredded chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it perfect for busy everyday cooking or for special occasions when you want to serve flavourful snacks.
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