Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Brazilian Savoury Pie (Empadão)
A fuss-free, homemade savoury pie that's perfect for any occasion. With a light, airy blender batter and your choice of filling, it's a quick and crowd-pleasing comfort food.
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Ingredients
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon grated cheese (such as Parmesan or a hard cheese of choice)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Filling of your choice (ground beef, tuna, canned sardines, shredded chicken, or prawns)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon grated cheese (such as Parmesan or a hard cheese of choice)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Filling of your choice (ground beef, tuna, canned sardines, shredded chicken, or prawns)
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these pantry staples at any local grocery store or supermarket. For the grated cheese, standard Parmesan or aged hard cheese from the dairy section works best. Fillings like canned tuna or sardines can be found in the tinned fish aisle. If you prefer a more authentic Brazilian flavour, keep an eye out for Brazilian grocery stores in larger cities to source specific regional staples, but for this recipe, standard supermarket alternatives are perfect.
Preparation method
- In a blender, whizz all the batter ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and the egg smell is neutralised
- Grease a baking dish generously with butter and a dusting of flour
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish
- Distribute your choice of filling evenly over the batter layer
- Pour the remaining batter over the top, covering the filling completely
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C until the top is golden brown and the batter is set. Cooking time will vary depending on your oven and the size of your dish
Observations
This savoury pie is a true Brazilian classic, loved for its versatility and comforting taste. This simple version is ideal if you're looking for a quick and flavourful meal that can easily be adapted with whatever filling you have on hand.
The batter, which is made in a blender, turns out light and airy—the perfect contrast to your favourite filling. It's an excellent choice for a family lunch, a quick weeknight dinner, or even packed for a picnic.
The batter, which is made in a blender, turns out light and airy—the perfect contrast to your favourite filling. It's an excellent choice for a family lunch, a quick weeknight dinner, or even packed for a picnic.
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