Brazilian recipe
Savory Pamonha with Chicken and Bacon (Pamonha salgada)
Savory pamonha blends fresh corn, chicken, bacon, and seasonings into a creamy, comforting dish that is practical to make and full of flavour.
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Ingredients
3 medium onions, chopped
Salt, black pepper, and cumin, to taste
10 ears of corn, not too green, with mature, juicy kernels
100 ml olive oil, for sautéing
Previously boiled corn husks, for wrapping the pamonhas
10 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup coconut milk, for flavour and creaminess
2 bone-in chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
Salt, black pepper, and cumin, to taste
10 ears of corn, not too green, with mature, juicy kernels
100 ml olive oil, for sautéing
Previously boiled corn husks, for wrapping the pamonhas
10 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup coconut milk, for flavour and creaminess
2 bone-in chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
Where to find ingredients
Look for the corn, tomatoes, onions, and herbs in the produce section, the bacon in the meat counter, coconut milk in the pantry aisle, and the corn husks at farmers’ markets or from fresh maize sellers. If needed, use smoked streaky bacon as a substitute for bacon, but keep the original ingredient as the first choice.
Preparation method
- Remove the husks and silk from the corn ears using a sharp knife
- Blend the corn kernels with the coconut milk until smooth
- Pass the mixture through a fine sieve to remove unwanted husks and fibres
- Season the batter with salt, black pepper, and cumin to taste
- reserve
- Cut the bacon into small pieces and set aside
- Cook the chicken breasts on the bone with onion, salt, and water until tender
- shred the chicken and discard the bones
- Sauté the shredded chicken with the bacon, olive oil, tomato, and chopped herbs until well seasoned and fragrant
- Mix the filling into the corn cream until fully combined
- Prepare the corn husks by boiling them in water for a few minutes to soften
- Assemble the pamonhas by placing a portion of batter in each husk, forming a kind of pouch
- close well with a strip of husk or kitchen twine
- Cook the pamonhas in boiling water for about 20 minutes
- Remove the pamonhas from the water, let them drain, and serve them inside the husks or cut into pieces
Observations
Savory pamonha is a Brazilian specialty made with fresh corn and filled with shredded chicken, bacon, and seasonings. This recipe is loved for its creamy texture and bold flavour, making it ideal for family meals or celebrations. The method involves blending the corn, preparing the filling, and wrapping everything in corn husks that have been boiled beforehand. The final result is a juicy pamonha with a deep, savoury flavour that is easy to make at home.
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