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Torta Pascualina Argentinian Pot Pie

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A classic Argentinian side dish.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8

Ingredients

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  • 2 big bunches of chard or spinach
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 50 grams (4 tablespoons) of butter
  • 100 grams (3/4 cup) of all-purpose flour
  • 500 ml. of milk
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • 2 pie doughs thawed to room temperature

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the chard, cut, and discard the ends of the stems. Cut the stems and leaves into thin strips. Chop the onion into small cubes.
    cut chard
  2. In a large skillet. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and let it brown, occasionally stirring, for about 10 minutes. Add the chard and simmer uncovered over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the greens are wilted. Remove to a bowl.
  3. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel and add the butter. Let melt over medium heat. Add the flour and stir with a fork. Let it cook for about 2 minutes. Remove from the flame. Add the milk in a thin stream and incorporate slowly. Return to medium heat and allow the cook and thicken, stirring occasionally. Simmer gently for 1 minute—season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the chard and stir. Adjust the seasoning.
  4. Preheat the oven to 180C or 350F.
  5. Greased a baking dish. Place a pie dough and press against the bottom and sides. Place the filling in a layer of 1 cm (1/2 inch), more or less. Cut the eggs in 4 and distribute them evenly. Place the remaining filling on top of the eggs, cover with the pie dough, and press the edges to seal.
    Tarta pascualina de acelga
  6. Make a foil chimney for steam to escape, and place it in the middle of the pie.
    chimney foil pascualina raw
  7. Bake on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
  8. Let stand for 20-30 minutes, so the filling does not leak when cut, cut, and serve.
  9. Refrigerated once cold. It can be reheated in the microwave oven if desired. It can be served warm or at room temperature.
    Baked pascualina
  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Savory Pie
  • Method: Oven-baked
  • Cuisine: Argentinian