Brazilian recipe
Heart of Palm Pie with Shortcrust Pastry (Torta de palmito com massa podre)
A traditional Brazilian savoury pie featuring a delicate, crumbly pastry shell 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 heart 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 heart 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
Most ingredients can be found in local supermarkets. For heart of palm, visit ethnic grocery stores or international specialty aisles. Substitute lard with high-quality unsalted butter if preferred for a different flavour profile.
Preparation method
- Combine the margarine (or lard), flour, lemon juice, egg, and salt, mixing until a coarse crumb texture is achieved
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before proceeding
- Prepare the filling: in a saucepan, create a white sauce by mixing the milk with 3 tablespoons of flour, ensuring the flour is dissolved in a little cold milk beforehand to prevent lumps
- Stir in the grated onion and half of the jar of heart of palm, which should be blended with 1/2 cup of milk
- Cook the white sauce over low heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to thicken
- Season the sauce with salt, nutmeg, and pepper to taste
- Stir the remaining chopped heart of palm into the sauce and mix well
- Line a baking dish with the dough, pressing it directly with your hands to cover the base and sides
- Pour the heart of palm filling into the prepared pastry shell
- Cover the pie with the remaining dough, shaping it as you prefer
- Bake in a preheated high-temperature oven for approximately 40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the filling is bubbling
Observations
This heart of palm pie with shortcrust pastry is a staple of Brazilian comfort food, cherished for its distinctively crumbly and melt-in-the-mouth texture. The 'massa podre', as it is known locally, provides a buttery contrast to the savoury, velvety heart of palm filling. It is an incredibly versatile dish, equally suited as a light main course, a sophisticated appetiser for dinner, or a hearty snack.
While achieving the perfect texture for the shortcrust pastry requires a delicate touch, the result is well worth the effort. The filling is straightforward to prepare, designed to highlight the subtle, earthy flavour of the heart of palm. Serve this pie warm to fully appreciate its unique texture and comforting character.
While achieving the perfect texture for the shortcrust pastry requires a delicate touch, the result is well worth the effort. The filling is straightforward to prepare, designed to highlight the subtle, earthy flavour of the heart of palm. Serve this pie warm to fully appreciate its unique texture and comforting character.
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