Brazilian recipe
Heart of palm pie with shortcrust pastry (Torta de palmito com massa podre)
A traditional Brazilian savory pie featuring a delicate, crumbly pastry shell and a 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 hearts of palm
1 1/2 cups of milk
3 tablespoons of 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 hearts of palm
1 1/2 cups of milk
3 tablespoons of wheat flour
1/2 grated onion
Nutmeg to taste
Pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find standard pantry items like flour, milk, and eggs in local general grocery stores or markets. Hearts of palm are typically available in jars in the canned goods section. As a substitute for hearts of palm, though not traditional, one might use artichoke hearts or similar tender canned vegetables if necessary.
Preparation method
- Prepare the dough by mixing the margarine (or lard), wheat flour, lemon juice, egg, and salt until it forms a coarse crumble
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before using
- Prepare the filling: in a saucepan, make a white sauce using the milk and 3 tablespoons of wheat 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 pan with the dough, pressing it down 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 pastry 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 comforting and flavorful savory dish. The "podre" dough, known for its delicate and crumbly texture, provides a wonderful contrast to the creamy, well-seasoned heart of palm filling. It is a versatile choice, ideal as a main course for a light lunch, a sophisticated appetizer for dinner, or an elegant snack.
While crafting the perfect shortcrust pastry requires a bit of attention to achieve the right consistency, the final result is well worth the effort. The filling is straightforward to prepare and brings out the mild flavor of the heart of palm. Serve it warm and enjoy this classic homemade delicacy.
While crafting the perfect shortcrust pastry requires a bit of attention to achieve the right consistency, the final result is well worth the effort. The filling is straightforward to prepare and brings out the mild flavor of the heart of palm. Serve it warm and enjoy this classic homemade delicacy.
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