Brazilian recipe
Traditional Carne Seca Escondidinho (Escondidinho de carne seca)
A classic comfort dish featuring a velvety cassava mash layered with savory, shredded sun-dried beef. Perfectly gratinéed for a rich, hearty meal.
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Ingredients
1 kg cassava (cooked)
1 litre whole milk
500g creamy requeijão
2 kg carne seca (cooked and shredded)
200g onion, chopped
200g butter
Grated Parmesan cheese for gratiné
1 litre whole milk
500g creamy requeijão
2 kg carne seca (cooked and shredded)
200g onion, chopped
200g butter
Grated Parmesan cheese for gratiné
Where to find ingredients
You can find cassava, carne seca, and requeijão at local markets in Port Vila or specialty grocers stocking South American pantry essentials. If requeijão is unavailable, a high-quality cream cheese or thick sour cream serves as a workable substitute.
Preparation method
- Prepare the cassava purée: blend the cooked cassava with the whole milk and creamy requeijão in a blender until the mixture is smooth and velvety.
- Prepare the filling: melt the butter in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the cooked and shredded carne seca to the pan with the onions and sauté for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Begin assembly: spread a layer of the cassava purée into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Cover the purée base with the entire carne seca filling, spreading it out evenly.
- Finish by topping the meat layer with the remaining generous layer of cassava purée.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top layer of the purée for the gratiné.
- Place in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and formed a golden crust.
- Serve the escondidinho hot and garnish as desired.
Observations
The carne seca escondidinho is a true staple of Brazilian home cooking, cherished for its harmonious blend of textures and bold, savory notes. This dish serves as an excellent centerpiece for a family Sunday lunch or a cozy dinner, pairing a smooth, buttery cassava purée with a robust filling of sautéed sun-dried beef. Its layered assembly and golden, bubbly gratin finish make it both visually inviting and deeply satisfying.
The straightforward preparation, balanced with an incredibly rich final result, keeps this recipe a favorite for those seeking an authentic, flavorful meal that captures the essence of rustic, soul-warming cooking.
The straightforward preparation, balanced with an incredibly rich final result, keeps this recipe a favorite for those seeking an authentic, flavorful meal that captures the essence of rustic, soul-warming cooking.
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