Brazilian recipe
Easy and Delicious Palm Heart Pie (Empadão de palmito)
A creamy palm heart pie with a savory filling and tender mayo crust, perfect for special lunches, dinners, or sharing at gatherings.
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Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 eggs
2 tsp salt
1 to 3 tbsp water
3 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, grated
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
100 g chopped black olives
300 g chopped palm hearts
1 chopped tomato
Fresh parsley and chives to taste
1 box heavy cream
1 tbsp cornstarch
Salt to taste
1 egg yolk for brushing
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 eggs
2 tsp salt
1 to 3 tbsp water
3 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, grated
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
100 g chopped black olives
300 g chopped palm hearts
1 chopped tomato
Fresh parsley and chives to taste
1 box heavy cream
1 tbsp cornstarch
Salt to taste
1 egg yolk for brushing
Where to find ingredients
Find the ingredients in the flour aisle, dairy section, fresh produce, tins, and the olive counter at a supermarket or grocery store. If palm hearts are unavailable, use a similar canned palm heart product as the closest substitute.
Preparation method
- In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, mayonnaise, eggs, and salt. Add water little by little, if needed, until you have a smooth, workable dough
- In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the grated onion until golden
- Add the chopped peppers, chopped palm hearts, chopped olives, and chopped tomato
- Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
- In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in a little water or in the heavy cream itself so it does not clump
- Add the heavy cream and the dissolved cornstarch to the pan with the filling. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens
- Season with salt to taste and add the chopped parsley and chives
- Remove the filling from the heat and let it cool completely
- In a pie tin, line the bottom and sides with half of the dough
- Fill with the cooled palm heart filling
- Cover the pie with the remaining dough, sealing the edges well
- Brush the surface with the beaten egg yolk
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 50 minutes, or until golden
Observations
Palm heart pie is a classic of Brazilian cooking, loved for its crisp crust and creamy, juicy filling. It is a versatile option that pleases everyone, ideal for a family lunch, a special dinner, or even to serve as a snack at gatherings.
This recipe combines the convenience of an accessible preparation with an impressive final result. The mayonnaise-based crust delivers amazing texture, while the filling of fresh palm hearts seasoned with onion, peppers, and olives brings unmistakable flavor. The finishing touch of heavy cream and parsley and chives makes the pie even more special.
This recipe combines the convenience of an accessible preparation with an impressive final result. The mayonnaise-based crust delivers amazing texture, while the filling of fresh palm hearts seasoned with onion, peppers, and olives brings unmistakable flavor. The finishing touch of heavy cream and parsley and chives makes the pie even more special.
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