Brazilian recipe
Heart of Palm Pie with Shortcrust Pastry (Torta de palmito com massa podre)
A traditional Brazilian savoury pie featuring a crumbly shortcrust pastry filled with a rich, creamy heart of palm filling. Perfect for lunches or light dinners.
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Ingredients
300 g cooking margarine or lard
500 g plain flour
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 egg
Salt to taste
1 jar hearts of palm
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tbsp plain flour
1/2 onion, grated
Nutmeg to taste
Pepper to taste
500 g plain flour
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 egg
Salt to taste
1 jar hearts of palm
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tbsp plain flour
1/2 onion, grated
Nutmeg to taste
Pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Jarred or canned hearts of palm can be found in the preserved vegetable aisle of general stores or specialty food shops. Standard cooking supplies such as plain flour, milk, eggs, margarine, and spices are widely available in local food markets.
Preparation method
- Prepare the pastry by mixing the cooking margarine (or lard), plain flour, lemon juice, egg, and salt until a coarse crumbly dough forms
- Place the pastry in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before using
- Prepare the filling: in a saucepan, make a white sauce with the milk and 3 tablespoons of plain flour previously dissolved in a little cold milk to prevent lumps
- Add the grated onion and 1/2 jar of hearts of palm blended with 1/2 glass of milk
- Cook the white sauce over low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened
- Season the sauce with salt, nutmeg, and pepper to taste
- Add the remaining chopped hearts of palm to the sauce and mix well
- Line a baking tin with the pastry, spreading it out directly with your hands to cover the base and sides
- Pour the heart of palm filling over the pastry base
- Cover the pie with the remaining pastry, shaping and trimming it as desired
- Bake in a preheated hot oven for approximately 40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbling
Observations
This recipe for heart of palm pie with crumbly shortcrust pastry is a classic of Brazilian home cooking, ideal for anyone seeking a savoury and comforting dish. Known locally as "massa podre", this tender shortcrust pastry breaks apart delicately with every bite, contrasting beautifully with the smooth, well-seasoned heart of palm filling. It works wonderfully as a main dish for a light lunch, a starter for a dinner gathering, or even a sophisticated afternoon bite.
Preparing the pastry requires a delicate touch to achieve the correct crumbly texture, but the result is well worth it. The filling is simple to make and brings out the gentle, delicate flavour of the hearts of palm. Serve warm and enjoy this comforting homemade pie.
Preparing the pastry requires a delicate touch to achieve the correct crumbly texture, but the result is well worth it. The filling is simple to make and brings out the gentle, delicate flavour of the hearts of palm. Serve warm and enjoy this comforting homemade pie.
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