Humm… how delicious! Try making esfiha at home for the family. Is easy! Homemade snacks are always better! Check out the recipe tips!
Filling Ingredients
- 1 kg cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 2 chopped onions
- 6 tablespoons of olive oil
- Black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 boxes of catupiry® type cottage cheese (820 grams)
Dough Ingredients
- 45 grams of organic yeast
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 kg of wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 cup oil (tea)
- 2 cups (tea) of warm water
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Filling preparation method
- In a pan, sauté the tomato and onion in olive oil.
- Add the chicken, pepper, salt and sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Add the parsley, mix and let it cool.
- Add the cottage cheese and mix. Reserve.
Dough Preparation Method
- In a bowl, mix the sugar, salt and yeast until you obtain a liquid mixture.
- Add the oil, water and flour little by little, until it comes off your hands.
- Knead and make balls of the same size.
- Spread on a floured surface and let rise for 20 minutes covered with a clean cloth.
Assembly
- Model, stuff the esfihas and close them.
- Place on a greased baking tray.
- Brush the esfihas with the beaten eggs.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until golden.
Mother’s Tips
You can shape the sfiha into a triangular or square shape.
Know that chicken is one of the healthiest meats.
Approximate yield of 100 servings.
See also the recipe for chicken pastry with catupiry®.
Source: https://www.receitasdemae.com.br/receitas/esfiha-de-frango-com-catupiry/