Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Hearts of Palm Pastel Filling (Recheio de pastel de frango com palmito)
A quick and delicious filling for crispy pastéis, featuring tender shredded chicken and delicate hearts of palm. Perfect for savory snacks and easy meals.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g hearts of palm, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
250g hearts of palm, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce and pantry staples at local markets like Shoprite or Pick n Pay. Requeijão cremoso and palmito (hearts of palm) are often available in the international or specialty gourmet aisles of larger supermarkets; if unavailable, cream cheese can serve as a substitute for requeijão, though it will alter the profile slightly.
Preparation method
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken and chopped hearts of palm to the pan.
- Season with salt to taste and mix well.
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the requeijão cremoso and stir until you achieve a homogeneous and creamy filling.
- Cook over low heat for another 5 minutes, or until the filling thickens slightly.
- Remove from the heat and let it cool completely before using it to fill the pastéis.
Observations
This chicken and hearts of palm filling is a tasty and highly practical option for anyone looking to make delicious homemade pastéis. The combination of shredded chicken with the subtle, tender texture of hearts of palm, all brought together by the creaminess of requeijão, creates a versatile filling that works perfectly for both deep-fried and oven-baked savory pastries.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers a familiar and comforting flavor, and it is also an excellent way to use up leftover cooked, shredded chicken. The simple preparation makes it ideal for a busy day or for special occasions when you want to serve flavorful appetizers.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers a familiar and comforting flavor, and it is also an excellent way to use up leftover cooked, shredded chicken. The simple preparation makes it ideal for a busy day or for special occasions when you want to serve flavorful appetizers.
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