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 filled with a rich and creamy heart of palm filling.
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Ingredients
300 g culinary margarine or lard
500 g wheat flour
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 egg
Salt to taste
1 jar of heart of palm
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 of heart of palm
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons wheat flour
1/2 grated onion
Nutmeg to taste
Pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find wheat flour, milk, eggs, onions, and basic seasonings at any local supermarket. Heart of palm in jars is typically available in the canned goods aisle. If you cannot find heart of palm, an alternative could be artichoke hearts (though the flavor profile will differ). Lard or culinary margarine can be found in the baking or refrigerated sections.
Preparation method
- Prepare the dough by mixing the margarine (or lard), wheat flour, lemon juice, egg, and salt until it forms a coarse crumble
- 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 wheat flour, previously dissolved in a little cold milk to prevent lumps
- Add the grated onion and 1/2 jar of heart 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 heart of palm to the sauce and mix well
- Line a baking pan with the dough, pressing it directly with your hands 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, made with the traditional 'massa podre' (shortcrust pastry), is a classic of Brazilian cuisine, perfect for those seeking a savory and comforting dish. The 'massa podre', renowned for its delicate and crumbly texture, creates a wonderful contrast with the creamy, well-seasoned heart of palm filling. It is a versatile choice, ideal to serve as a main course for a light lunch, as an appetizer at a special dinner, or even as a sophisticated snack.
Preparing the shortcrust pastry requires attention to achieve the perfect texture, but the final result is well worth the effort. The filling is straightforward to make and highlights the mild flavor of the heart of palm. Serve it warm and enjoy this homemade delicacy.
Preparing the shortcrust pastry requires attention to achieve the perfect texture, but the final result is well worth the effort. The filling is straightforward to make and highlights the mild flavor of the heart of palm. Serve it warm and enjoy this homemade delicacy.
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