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Portuguese Egg Tart (Pastel de Nata)
Chef's Menu Description
A delicious and authentic desserts and sweet soups recipe for Portuguese Egg Tart (Pastel de Nata), prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 215 g (1 1/3 cups) plain flour
- • 1/4 teaspoon salt
- • 150 g (1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons) water
- • 1 stick (113 g) unsalted butter (very softened (*Footnote 1))
- • 40 g (1/3 cup) plain flour
- • 1/2 teaspoon salt
- • 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- • 5 egg yolks
- • Peels of 1 lemon ((or 1 teaspoon lemon extract))
- • 2 cinnamon sticks ((or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon))
- • 140 g (1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons) sugar
- • 57 g (1/4 cup) water
Preparation Steps
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Phase 1
Prepare fresh ingredients according to authentic Chinese wok technique and serve piping hot.