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 rich, creamy heart of palm filling.
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Ingredients
300 g culinary margarine or lard
500 g all-purpose flour
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 egg
Salt to taste
1 jar of heart of palm
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 grated onion
Nutmeg to taste
Black pepper to taste
500 g all-purpose flour
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 egg
Salt to taste
1 jar of heart of palm
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 grated onion
Nutmeg to taste
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Heart of palm, flour, and dairy products can be found at local supermarkets and specialty food grocers. For the margarine or lard, check the baking aisles of your preferred local market.
Preparation method
- Prepare the dough by mixing the margarine (or lard), flour, lemon juice, egg, and salt until a coarse crumbly texture is formed.
- Place the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Prepare the filling: in a saucepan, create a white sauce using the milk and 3 tablespoons of flour, which should be dissolved in a little cold milk beforehand to prevent lumps.
- Add the grated onion and half of the 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 black 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 with your fingers 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 pastry is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Observations
This heart of palm pie with shortcrust pastry is a staple in Brazilian households, perfect for those seeking a comforting and flavorful savory dish. The 'massa podre', renowned for its delicate, melt-in-the-mouth texture, provides a beautiful contrast to the savory and creamy heart of palm filling. It is a highly versatile option, suitable as a light lunch main course, a sophisticated starter for a special dinner, or an elegant snack.
While the shortcrust pastry requires careful handling to achieve the perfect texture, the final result is well worth the effort. The filling is simple to prepare, highlighting the mild and unique flavor of the heart of palm. Serve this pie warm to fully appreciate its homemade charm.
While the shortcrust pastry requires careful handling to achieve the perfect texture, the final result is well worth the effort. The filling is simple to prepare, highlighting the mild and unique flavor of the heart of palm. Serve this pie warm to fully appreciate its homemade charm.
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