Brazilian recipe
Heart of Palm Pie with Shortcrust Pastry (Torta de palmito com massa podre)
A traditional Brazilian savory pie featuring a delicate, crumbly crust and a rich, creamy heart of palm filling.
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Ingredients
300 g culinary margarine or lard
500 g all-purpose flour
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 egg
Salt to taste
1 jar of hearts of palm
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 onion, grated
Nutmeg to taste
Pepper to taste
500 g all-purpose flour
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 egg
Salt to taste
1 jar of hearts of palm
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 onion, grated
Nutmeg to taste
Pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find hearts of palm in international aisles at local supermarkets or specialty grocers. For the crust, standard high-quality wheat flour and culinary-grade margarine are widely available. If you cannot find hearts of palm, canned artichoke hearts can serve as a substitute, though the flavor profile will differ.
Preparation method
- Prepare the dough by mixing the margarine (or lard), flour, lemon juice, egg, and salt until a coarse crumbly mixture forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Prepare the filling: in a saucepan, make a white sauce with the milk and 3 tablespoons of flour, previously dissolved in a little cold milk to prevent lumps.
- Add the grated onion and half of the jar of hearts of palm, blended with 1/2 cup of milk.
- Cook the white sauce over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly.
- Season the sauce with salt, nutmeg, and pepper to taste.
- Add the remaining chopped hearts of palm to the sauce and mix well.
- Line a baking dish with the dough, pressing it in by hand to cover the bottom and sides.
- Pour the heart of palm filling over the dough.
- Cover the pie with the remaining dough, shaping it as desired.
- Bake in a preheated high-temperature oven for approximately 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Observations
This heart of palm pie with shortcrust pastry is a classic of Brazilian home cooking, perfect for those seeking a savory and comforting dish. The 'podre' crust—famous for its fragile, melt-in-the-mouth texture—pairs beautifully with the seasoned, creamy heart of palm filling. It is a versatile dish, ideal as a main course for a light lunch, a sophisticated starter for a special dinner, or a savory snack.
While the dough requires careful handling to achieve the perfect crumbly texture, the result is well worth the effort. The filling is straightforward to prepare, allowing the delicate flavor of the heart of palm to shine. Serve warm to fully enjoy this homemade delight.
While the dough requires careful handling to achieve the perfect crumbly texture, the result is well worth the effort. The filling is straightforward to prepare, allowing the delicate flavor of the heart of palm to shine. Serve warm to fully enjoy this homemade delight.
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