Delicate Chicken Pressed Ham (Sunca Presata de Pui)

A refined, tender pressed chicken ham inspired by the delicate texture of Prague ham, perfect for gourmet sandwiches or charcuterie boards.

Medium 20 min 210 cal
Steps

1. Blend the chicken breast in a food processor until smooth. 2. Dissolve gelatin powder in cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. 3. Mix the bloomed gelatin with the chicken paste along with salt, sugar, white pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. 4. Lay out a piece of cheesecloth and spread the chicken mixture evenly. 5. Wrap the chicken mixture tightly in the cheesecloth, forming a log shape. 6. Place the wrapped chicken under a heavy weight or press to compact it. 7. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to set. 8. Once set, unwrap and slice thinly to serve chilled or lightly seared.

Ingredients

150g boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp ground white pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp cold water 1 tsp gelatin powder Cheesecloth or muslin cloth Weights or heavy press

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