Brazilian recipe
Heart of Palm Pie with Shortcrust Pastry (Torta de palmito com massa podre)
A traditional Brazilian savory pie featuring a delicate, crumbly crust filled with a creamy, well-seasoned heart of palm filling.
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Ingredients
300 g of culinary margarine or lard
500 g of all-purpose flour
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 egg
Salt to taste
1 jar of heart of palm
1 and 1/2 cups of milk
3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1/2 grated onion
Nutmeg to taste
Pepper to taste
500 g of all-purpose flour
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 egg
Salt to taste
1 jar of heart of palm
1 and 1/2 cups of milk
3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1/2 grated onion
Nutmeg to taste
Pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Heart of palm (palmito) can be found in specialty gourmet shops or large supermarkets. Culinary margarine or lard, fresh produce, and baking staples are available at standard grocers and local markets.
Preparation method
- Prepare the dough by mixing the margarine (or lard), flour, lemon juice, egg, and salt until a coarse crumble forms
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before using it
- Prepare the filling: in a saucepan, make a white sauce with the milk and 3 tablespoons of flour previously dissolved in a little cold milk 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 pan with the dough, pressing it directly with your hands to cover the bottom and sides
- Pour the heart of palm filling over the dough
- Cover the pie with the remaining dough, shaping it as you wish
- Bake in a preheated oven at a high temperature 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 classic of Brazilian cuisine, perfect for those seeking a tasty and comforting savory dish. The 'podre' pastry, known for its crumbly and delicate texture, contrasts wonderfully with the creamy, savory heart of palm filling. It is a versatile choice, perfect for serving as a main course for a light lunch, as an appetizer for a special dinner, or even as a sophisticated snack.
Preparing the shortcrust pastry requires attention to achieve the correct texture, but the end result is well worth the effort. The filling is simple to prepare and highlights the mild flavor of the heart of palm. Serve it warm and enjoy this homemade delicacy.
Preparing the shortcrust pastry requires attention to achieve the correct texture, but the end result is well worth the effort. The filling is simple to prepare and highlights the mild flavor of the heart of palm. Serve it warm and enjoy this homemade delicacy.
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