Brazilian recipe
Heart of palm pie with shortcrust pastry (Torta de palmito com massa podre)
A traditional savory pie featuring a delicate, crumbly crust and a rich, 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 onion, grated
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 onion, grated
Nutmeg to taste
Pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Heart of palm is commonly found in specialty food stores or international aisles. All other ingredients are staples available at general grocery stores and local markets.
Preparation method
- Prepare the dough by mixing the margarine (or lard), wheat flour, lemon juice, egg, and salt until a coarse crumbly mixture forms
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator 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, which should be dissolved in a little cold milk beforehand 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 out with your hands to cover the bottom and sides
- Pour the heart of palm filling over the dough base
- 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 with shortcrust pastry is a staple of Brazilian cuisine, perfect for those seeking a comforting and flavorful savory dish. The shortcrust pastry—known for its brittle, delicate texture that melts in the mouth—provides a wonderful contrast to the creamy and well-seasoned heart of palm filling. It is a highly versatile choice, suitable as a main course for a light lunch, an appetizer for a special dinner, or even as an elegant snack.
Preparing the shortcrust pastry requires care to achieve the right texture, but the final result is well worth the effort. The filling is straightforward to prepare and highlights the subtle, distinct flavor of the heart of palm. Serve this pie warm to fully enjoy its rich, homemade character.
Preparing the shortcrust pastry requires care to achieve the right texture, but the final result is well worth the effort. The filling is straightforward to prepare and highlights the subtle, distinct flavor of the heart of palm. Serve this pie warm to fully enjoy its rich, homemade character.
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