Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Savoury Pie (Empadão)
A straightforward, rustic savoury pie perfect for any occasion, featuring a light batter and your choice of hearty fillings.
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Ingredients
2 eggs
1 cup plain flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon grated parmesan
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Filling of your choice (e.g., minced beef, tinned tuna, sardines, shredded chicken, or prawns)
1 cup plain flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon grated parmesan
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Filling of your choice (e.g., minced beef, tinned tuna, sardines, shredded chicken, or prawns)
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these pantry staples at local supermarkets like Countdown, New World, or Pak'nSave. For the fillings, visit your local butcher for fresh meats or the canned goods aisle for quality staples like tinned tuna or sardines. If you prefer a shortcut, pre-cooked rotisserie chicken works exceptionally well as a filling.
Preparation method
- Place all the batter ingredients into a blender and process until completely smooth and the egg smell has dissipated.
- Grease a baking tin with a little butter and dust it with plain flour.
- Pour half of the batter into your prepared tin.
- Evenly spread your chosen filling over the base layer of batter.
- Cover the filling completely with the remaining batter.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C until the top is golden and the batter is set. Baking time will vary depending on your oven and the size of your tin.
Observations
The empadão is a true staple of Brazilian home cooking, cherished for its incredible versatility and deeply comforting flavour. This simplified version is the perfect solution when you need a practical yet satisfying meal that you can easily adapt with whatever ingredients you have on hand.
The batter, prepared in a blender, turns out remarkably light and airy, providing the perfect contrast to your chosen filling. It is an excellent choice for a casual family lunch, a quick weeknight dinner, or even a picnic spread.
The batter, prepared in a blender, turns out remarkably light and airy, providing the perfect contrast to your chosen filling. It is an excellent choice for a casual family lunch, a quick weeknight dinner, or even a picnic spread.
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