Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Brazilian Savoury Pie (Empadão)
A simple and delicious home-style Brazilian pie, perfect for any occasion. Featuring a light, fluffy blender batter and a filling of your choice, it's a quick and comforting meal.
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Ingredients
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon grated hard cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Filling of your choice (minced meat, tuna, canned sardines, shredded chicken, prawns, etc.)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon grated hard cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Filling of your choice (minced meat, tuna, canned sardines, shredded chicken, prawns, etc.)
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these pantry staples at any standard local supermarket or grocery store. Look for all-purpose flour in the baking aisle and vegetable oil in the oils section. For the grated cheese, any mature cheddar or parmesan from the dairy section works well to add that signature savoury depth. Your chosen filling (such as canned tuna, sardines, or pre-cooked shredded chicken) can be easily sourced from the canned goods or deli aisles. If you're looking for authentic Brazilian ingredients, specialty Latin American import shops are the best place to visit.
Preparation method
- In a blender, blitz all the batter ingredients until you have a smooth mixture with no trace of egg smell
- Grease a baking tin with butter and dust it with a little flour
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared tin
- Spread your chosen filling evenly over the bottom layer of batter
- Pour the remaining batter over the filling to cover it completely
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C until the top is golden brown and the pie is firm to the touch. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and the size of the tin
Observations
The empadão is a true classic of Brazilian home cooking, loved for its versatility and comfort-food appeal. This simple version is perfect for those who want a practical and tasty meal that can be easily adapted with whatever filling you have on hand.
The base is made in a blender, resulting in a light and airy texture that pairs beautifully with your favourite savoury filling. It’s a fantastic choice for family lunches, quick weeknight dinners, or even packed for a picnic.
The base is made in a blender, resulting in a light and airy texture that pairs beautifully with your favourite savoury filling. It’s a fantastic choice for family lunches, quick weeknight dinners, or even packed for a picnic.
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