Torta de frango e batata tártara (Elesh)
Әлеш ÄleşDiga: eh-LESH
Elesh é uma torta salgada tártara substanciosa de Tatarstan, tradicionalmente assada como uma grande torta redonda com uma crosta de massa de fermento. Dentro há pedaços de frango, batatas em cubos e cebolas, que cozinham no vapor juntos formando um recheio suculento. É comida como prato principal, frequentemente em reuniões familiares e feriados, e é servida quente com caldo ou chá. A crosta é dourada e macia, enquanto o recheio é saboroso e reconfortante.
Torta de frango e batata tártara (Elesh)
Әлеш, Äleş
Pronúncia eh-LESH
- Rende
- 6
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cozimento
- 55 min
- Total
- 1 h 25 min
- Nível
- Médio
Também sem nozes.
Alergênicos: contém glúten, leite, ovo. Verifique os rótulos dos ingredientes embalados.
Ingredientes
As quantidades foram ajustadas. Tempos de cozimento e tamanhos de formas permanecem os mesmos.
For the dough
For the filling
For the glaze
Modo de preparo
Whisk the warm milk, yeast and sugar in a small bowl and leave for 5–10 minutes, until foamy.
In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, egg and melted butter and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes, until smooth and elastic, then cover and let rise in a warm place for 1–1 1/2 hours, until doubled.
Mix the chicken, potatoes, onions, salt, pepper and stock in a bowl. Set aside while the dough rises.
Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch (23-cm) round baking dish or springform pan.
Punch down the dough and divide it into two pieces, about two-thirds and one-third. Roll the larger piece into a 12-inch (30-cm) circle and press it into the dish, leaving the edges overhanging.
Spoon in the filling, dot with the butter, then roll the remaining dough into a circle large enough to cover the filling. Pinch the edges firmly to seal and cut a small steam hole in the center.
Brush the top with beaten egg and bake for 50–60 minutes, until the crust is deep golden and a skewer inserted into the center meets tender potatoes, covering with foil if it browns too fast.
Let the pie rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Variantes regionais
Some cooks add a small handful of rice to the filling or use beef instead of chicken; smaller individual pies are also made from the same dough and filling.
Notas do cozinheiro
- Keep the chicken and potatoes diced small so the filling cooks through before the crust overbrowns.
- Let the pie rest before slicing so the juices settle and the filling stays in the wedges.
- If the top browns too quickly, tent it loosely with foil and continue baking until the potatoes are tender.
Sirva com
Serve warm with hot chicken broth or strong black tea.
Antecipe e armazenamento
Cool completely, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days; reheat covered at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes.
