Brazilian recipe
Creamy chicken dumplings with Minas cheese (Bolinhas de frango cremosas com queijo minas)
Homemade potato dumplings stuffed with shredded chicken and melted Minas cheese, topped with a creamy sauce and baked until golden. Perfect for snacking!
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (to cook the chicken)
Salt to taste (to cook the potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch as needed to reach desired consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can heavy cream
50 g grated parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Chopped black olives (optional)
Oregano to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (to cook the chicken)
Salt to taste (to cook the potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch as needed to reach desired consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can heavy cream
50 g grated parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Chopped black olives (optional)
Oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find chicken, potatoes, dairy products like butter, eggs, and fresh produce at local supermarkets or municipal markets. For specific Brazilian ingredients like Minas cheese, check specialized international food grocers or well-stocked local supermarkets. Cornstarch is widely available in grocery stores. As a substitute for Minas cheese, you may use a mild, semi-soft white cheese such as Queso Fresco or a low-moisture mild feta, although the original is recommended for authenticity.
Preparation method
- Cook the chicken breast in water with a pinch of salt until tender. Drain, shred, and set aside
- In a saucepan, mix the shredded chicken with the tomato sauce and cook for a few minutes. Set aside
- Cook the potatoes in salted water until very tender
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while still hot using a ricer or fork
- Add the butter, egg, grated nutmeg, and salt to taste to the mashed potatoes
- Gradually add the cornstarch, mixing until you obtain a firm and malleable dough for shaping
- Shape the potato dough into small balls
- Cut the Minas cheese into small cubes
- Stuff each potato ball with a cube of Minas cheese and, if desired, chopped black olives
- Seal the dumplings well so the filling does not leak during baking
- Arrange the stuffed chicken dumplings in a baking dish, forming a circle
- Place the chicken with tomato sauce in the center of the dish, between the dumplings
- Pour the heavy 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 golden and bubbly
Observations
This chicken dumpling recipe is a classic of Brazilian home cooking, ideal for those seeking a tasty and practical snack, perfect for family gatherings, parties, or a special afternoon treat. The dumplings are made from a soft potato dough, stuffed with shredded chicken and fresh Minas cheese, then baked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. The result is a comforting and flavor-packed dish, featuring the perfect combination of tender potato, succulent filling, and melted cheese.
Prepare to surprise your guests with these delicious dumplings that combine the light texture of potato with the creaminess of the filling and sauce.
Prepare to surprise your guests with these delicious dumplings that combine the light texture of potato with the creaminess of the filling and sauce.
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