Torta salgada sul-africana (sout tert)

Ingredientes

• 1 qty Shortcrust pastry (homemade or shop-bought)
• 6 large hard-boiled eggs (shelled and sliced)
• 6 bockwurst sausages (sliced into thin rings)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
• 2 ounces / 60 grams butter
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons cornflour
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 200°C / 400°F

2. 2

   Roll the pastry to ¼" thickness and use to line a greased 30cm x 20cm pie dish.

3. 3

   Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the cornflour and stir to remove any lumps

4. 4

   Add the milk, salt and pepper and bring to the boil stirring continuously until the mixture thickens

5. 5

   Reduce the heat, add ¾ of the cheese. Reserve a little cheese to sprinkle on top. Stir until the cheese has melted.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat. Add the chopped egg and sausages and stir well to combine. Allow to cool.

7. 7

   Pour the cooled filling into the prepared pastry case

8. 8

   Sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese

9. 9

   Place in the pre-heated oven and bake for 30 minutes until the pastry is golden.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool.