Souttert (Savoury Tart)
Souttert (Savoury Tart). This authentic recipe is simple to make and guaranteed to impress.
Gericht Hauptgericht
Küche Südafrikanisch
- 1 ½ Tassen Allzweckmehl (for the crust)
- 125 g kalte Butter, gewürfelt (for the crust)
- 1 Ei (for the crust)
- 2-3 Esslöffel Kaltwasser (for the crust)
- pinch of salt (for the crust)
- 1 Esslöffel butter or oil (for the filling)
- 1 Zwiebel, fein gehackt (for the filling)
- 1 Knoblauchzehe, gehackt (for the filling)
- 150 g cooked bacon or ham, diced (optional)(for the filling)
- 1 Tasse grated cheese (cheddar or a mix) (for the filling)
- 3 Eier (for the filling)
- ½ Tasse Milch oder Sahne (for the filling)
- 1 tsp mustard (optional)(for the filling)
- Salz und schwarzer Pfeffer nach Geschmack (for the filling)
- fresh herbs (parsley, thyme) (optional)(for the filling)
Prepare the crust:Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.Add egg and water, knead gently until dough comes together.Wrap in cling film and chill for 15 minutes. Blind bake the crust:Roll out the dough and line a tart or pie tin.Prick the base with a fork.Bake at 180°C for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside. Make the filling:Heat butter or oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.Add bacon/ham and cook briefly.Let it cool slightly, then mix with grated cheese. Assemble the tart:Whisk eggs with milk/cream, mustard, salt, pepper, and herbs.Spread the onion-cheese-bacon mixture over the baked crust.Pour egg mixture on top. Bake:Bei 180°C 25-30 Minuten backen, bis die Füllung fest und goldgelb ist.Vor dem Aufschneiden leicht abkühlen lassen.