Delicious Chicken Tapioca with Cream Cheese

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Master Receita Solta

Delicious Chicken Tapioca with Cream Cheese
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time30 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEASY
Calories180 kcal

Resumo para quem tem pressa

"Tapioca stuffed with shredded chicken and creamy requeijão is an indispensable classic of practical and gluten-free Brazilian cuisine. With quick preparation in the skillet, it delivers a thin, crispy shell that embraces a moist and comforting filling."

Delicious Chicken Tapioca with Cream Cheese

O Que Você Precisa Saber

- Heating the tapioca gum over medium heat seals the starch particles, forming a cohesive and pliable layer. - Creamy requeijão spread over the crust forms a barrier that retains the chicken's moisture and ensures creaminess in every bite. - Reheating for 1 to 2 minutes with the tapioca folded melts the fillings and browns the outside perfectly.

Ingredients

Main Course

  • 1 cup of tapioca starch
  • 200g cooked and shredded chicken breast
  • 100g of creamy requeijão
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Chopped green herbs for decorating

Instructions

Main Course

1

In a non-stick pan, heat the tapioca starch over medium heat until it forms a thin pancake.

2

Remove the tapioca from the skillet and set aside. Repeat the process until the tapioca starch is finished.

3

In the same skillet, add the shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper to taste, heating through.

4

Spread a generous layer of requeijão over each tapioca.

5

Place the shredded chicken over the requeijão and fold the tapioca in half, forming a sandwich.

6

Cook for another 1-2 minutes over low heat to melt the requeijão.

7

Repeat the process with the other Tapiocas.

8

Serve hot, garnishing with chopped green onions on top.

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Chef Tips

- Sift the tapioca starch directly over the skillet so that the disk is homogeneous, smooth, and without thick lumps. - Season the shredded chicken with pepper and salt in the skillet before filling so that it arrives very hot at assembly. - Do not let the dough cook for too long in the skillet before folding, to prevent the tapioca from becoming hard and breaking.

Variations

- Grated cheese touch: Sprinkle grated parmesan or queijo coalho over the tapioca before folding to melt in the heat. - Addition of corn: incorporate 2 tablespoons of cooked sweet corn into the shredded chicken to add sweet notes and color. - Spicy version: season the shredded chicken with a pinch of chopped finger chili (pimenta dedo-de-moça) or homemade chili sauce.

Substitutions

- Creamy requeijão cheese can be replaced with ricotta cream, beaten cottage cheese, or plant-based requeijão if you prefer. - The cooked and shredded chicken breast can be replaced with shredded desalted dried meat or tuna flakes. - The chopped green onions can be swapped for flat-leaf parsley alone, fresh green chives, or basil leaves.

How to Store

Consume immediately after preparation to enjoy the crispy texture on the outside and soft on the inside. If there is cooked and seasoned chicken left over, store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and assemble the tapioca just before serving.

Can You Freeze It?

The assembled tapioca should not be frozen, as the starch loses its elastic structure and crumbles when reheated. Cooked and shredded chicken can be frozen seasoned in individual portions for up to 90 days in the freezer.

What to Serve With

Classic accompaniment for fresh drip coffee, natural cashew juice, or chilled coconut water. For a quick and balanced lunch, serve alongside a crispy green salad seasoned with olive oil and drops of lemon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to grease the skillet with oil or butter to make tapioca?

It is not necessary to grease if you use a good quality non-stick skillet; the cassava batter releases naturally when it reaches the right consistency.

How to know the right time to flip or stuff the tapioca?

When the edges start to pull away from the bottom of the skillet and the dough is set and firm to the touch, it is ready to receive the filling.

Why did the tapioca break when folding in half?

The dough breaks when it spends too much time on the heat and dries out; remove or fold as soon as the disc firms up, maintaining the flexibility of the starch.

Can I add chia or flax seeds to the tapioca batter?

Yes, just mix a teaspoon of seeds into the starch before sifting into the skillet to increase the fiber content of the meal.

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