Brazilian recipe
Palm Heart Pie with Shortcrust Pastry (Torta de palmito com massa podre)
A savory pie with a crisp, crumbly crust and a creamy palm heart filling, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a refined snack.
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Ingredients
300 g cooking margarine or lard
500 g wheat flour
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 egg
Salt to taste
1 jar palm hearts
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons wheat flour
1/2 grated onion
Nutmeg to taste
Pepper to taste
500 g wheat flour
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 egg
Salt to taste
1 jar palm hearts
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons wheat flour
1/2 grated onion
Nutmeg to taste
Pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for the palm hearts in the canned vegetables aisle and the baking ingredients in a general grocery store; flour, margarine or lard, milk, onion, lemon, eggs, nutmeg, and pepper are usually easy to find. If palm hearts are unavailable, a specialty import shop may carry them as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Prepare the dough by mixing the margarine (or lard), wheat flour, lemon juice, egg, and salt until a coarse crumb forms
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using it
- Prepare the filling: in a saucepan, make a white sauce with the milk and 3 tablespoons of wheat flour previously dissolved in a little cold milk so it does not lump
- Add the grated onion and 1/2 jar of palm hearts 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 palm hearts to the sauce and mix well
- Line a baking pan with the dough, pressing it out directly with your hands to cover the bottom and sides
- Pour the palm heart filling over the dough
- Cover the pie with the remaining dough, shaping it as desired
- Bake in a preheated oven at high temperature for about 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling
Observations
This palm heart pie recipe with shortcrust pastry is a classic Brazilian dish, ideal for anyone looking for a savory, comforting bake. The shortcrust pastry is known for its crumbly, delicate texture, and it contrasts beautifully with the creamy, well-seasoned palm heart filling. It is a versatile option, perfect as a main dish for a light lunch, as a starter for a special dinner, or even as a sophisticated snack.
Making the shortcrust pastry takes care to achieve the right texture, but the finished result is well worth it. The filling is simple to prepare and brings out the mild flavor of the palm hearts. Serve it hot and enjoy this homemade delight.
Making the shortcrust pastry takes care to achieve the right texture, but the finished result is well worth it. The filling is simple to prepare and brings out the mild flavor of the palm hearts. Serve it hot and enjoy this homemade delight.
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