{"id":914,"date":"2021-11-14T19:30:07","date_gmt":"2021-11-14T22:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/?p=914"},"modified":"2026-10-12T11:20:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T14:20:01","slug":"brazilian-sardine-traybake-with-blender-batter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/en\/brazilian-sardine-traybake-with-blender-batter\/","title":{"rendered":"Brazilian Sardine Traybake with Blender Batter"},"content":{"rendered":"<html><body><p>Familiar flavours and aromas can bring back memories of family meals. This Brazilian sardine traybake, known as torta de sardinha, is a savoury bake with a soft batter rather than the pastry crust a British reader might expect from a pie.<\/p>\n<p>The original recipe was shared as a family favourite, passed between relatives and associated with Christmas gatherings. This English version keeps that homely character without treating the translator as the person who experienced those memories.<\/p>\n<h2>Brazilian Sardine Traybake Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>Prepare the batter and filling separately, then combine them in a baking tin. The batter is mixed in a blender, and the filling uses tinned sardines with chopped vegetables.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients for the Batter<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>240g plain flour<\/li>\n<li>3 eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 Brazilian recipe cup of vegetable oil (240ml)<\/li>\n<li>2 Brazilian recipe cups of milk (480ml)<\/li>\n<li>50g grated Parmesan<\/li>\n<li>1 small coffee spoon of salt, or to taste (the original recipe does not specify a precise gram weight)<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon baking powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ingredients for the Sardine Filling<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tins of sardines, drained; tin sizes vary, so check the size you normally use for this recipe<\/li>\n<li>1 medium tomato, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd pepper, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>Fresh coriander, to taste<\/li>\n<li>Grated cheese, to taste, for the topping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Optional Filling Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Peas, to taste<\/li>\n<li>Sweetcorn, to taste<\/li>\n<li>Pitted green or black olives, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Make the Sardine Traybake<\/h2>\n<p>Make the batter first, then mix the filling. Check that your blender can safely hold the ingredients; if necessary, work in batches and combine them in a bowl. Contains fish, wheat, milk and eggs; check ingredient labels for other allergens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparing the Batter<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Choose a large baking tin deep enough to hold the batter and filling without overflowing. The original recipe does not specify tin dimensions, so allow room for the batter to rise.<\/li>\n<li>Grease the tin with butter or oil and dust lightly with flour.<\/li>\n<li>Place the eggs, oil, milk and Parmesan in the blender. Add the flour and salt, then mix in the baking powder briefly at the end.<\/li>\n<li>Blend until the batter is smooth, stopping to scrape down only after switching the appliance off.<\/li>\n<li>Pour the batter into the prepared tin and set aside briefly while you mix the filling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Preparing the Sardine Filling<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Finely chop the onion.<\/li>\n<li>Finely chop the tomato and pepper too.<\/li>\n<li>Put the chopped vegetables in a bowl and add the coriander.<\/li>\n<li>Flake the drained sardines into the bowl, checking for any bones you prefer to remove.<\/li>\n<li>Add peas, sweetcorn or pitted olives if you wish. Drain tinned additions well so that they do not make the filling unnecessarily wet.<\/li>\n<li>Mix gently until the filling ingredients are evenly distributed.<\/li>\n<li>Spoon the filling over the batter in the tin.<\/li>\n<li>Spread it evenly across the surface rather than leaving it in one thick mound.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Baking and Serving the Sardine Traybake<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature, around 180\u00b0C conventional or 160\u00b0C fan. This is a practical interpretation of the original recipe\u2019s unspecified medium oven, rather than a kitchen-tested baking setting.<\/li>\n<li>Bake and begin checking after about 20 minutes. A deeper tin or different oven may need substantially longer; the original time is a guide, not a guarantee that the centre is cooked.<\/li>\n<li>Watch the top as it bakes. If it browns before the centre is cooked, cover loosely with foil and continue baking, adjusting the heat if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Check that the centre is set, steaming hot and free of raw batter. A clean food-safe skewer inserted into the batter should come out without wet batter clinging to it. Do not use a matchstick.<\/li>\n<li>Allow the traybake to stand briefly before slicing, then serve. Cool any leftovers promptly and refrigerate within two hours; do not leave this fish-and-egg dish out overnight.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>A Savoury Bake for Sharing<\/h2>\n<p>This sardine traybake can fit a family meal, lunch or a Brazilian-style festive buffet. As with any inherited recipe, tin size and oven performance affect the result; use the doneness checks rather than relying on the clock alone. This translated version has not been kitchen-tested.<\/p>\n<p>Cooking together can become part of your family\u2019s Christmas traditions. For other ideas, try our <a href=\"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/en\/grandma-style-christmas-biscuits-with-colourful-icing\/\">Christmas biscuits<\/a> or <a title=\"Receita de Farofa de Bacon e Calabresa. A Melhor Receita de Farofa de Natal do Mundo!\" href=\"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/en\/bacon-and-calabresa-farofa-for-christmas\/\">Brazilian Christmas farofa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Share this Brazilian sardine traybake recipe with someone who enjoys savoury baking. Tell us about your version in the comments and, <strong>if you would like more festive ideas<\/strong>, follow our social channels.<\/p>\n<h2>Discover More <a href=\"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/ptbr\/categorias\/receitas-de-natal\/\">Christmas Recipes<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/en\/brazilian-rabanadas-with-condensed-milk-and-cinnamon\/\">Brazilian Rabanadas with Condensed Milk and Cinnamon<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"A Melhor Receita de Bolacha de Natal da Vov\u00f3, Deliciosa!\" href=\"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/en\/grandma-style-christmas-biscuits-with-colourful-icing\/\">Grandma-Style Christmas Biscuits with Colourful Icing<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/en\/bacon-and-calabresa-farofa-for-christmas\/\">Brazilian Christmas Farofa with Bacon and Calabresa Sausage<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Related Reading<\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"Voc\u00ea Sabe Qual \u00e9 a Origem da Tradi\u00e7\u00e3o das Bolachas de Natal? Uma Tradi\u00e7\u00e3o Milenar!\" href=\"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/ptbr\/voce-sabe-qual-e-a-origem-da-tradicao-das-bolachas-de-natal\/\">Christmas Biscuits: A Festive Baking Tradition Around the World<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/ptbr\/qual-e-o-verdadeiro-sentido-do-natal-e-porque-o-natal-nao-e-mais-exclusividade-crista\/\">The Meaning of Christmas: Faith, Family and Shared Traditions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Sources and Further Reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.food.gov.uk\/safety-hygiene\/cooking-your-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food Standards Agency: cooking and storing food safely<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make a Brazilian sardine traybake with an easy blender batter, tomatoes, onion and peppers. 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