Pastel Tutup

Name: Pastel Tutup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp salt; 4 shallots, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb ground chicken; 1 cup carrots, small diced; 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 2 oz cellophane noodles, soaked, cut; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 tsp ground white pepper; 1 egg, beaten

An Indonesian comfort casserole featuring a savory chicken and vegetable filling baked under a golden crust of mashed potatoes.

70 minMediumServes 4450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp salt
4 shallots, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground chicken
1 cup carrots, small diced
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
2 oz cellophane noodles, soaked, cut
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1

Boil 2 lbs peeled Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender, then drain and mash.
2

Mix mashed potatoes with 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, and half of the 1 tsp salt until smooth.
3

Heat oil in a skillet, add 4 minced shallots and 4 minced garlic cloves, and saute for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4

Add 1 lb ground chicken, cook until browned and internal temperature reaches 165 F, then stir in 1 cup small diced carrots, 1/2 cup thawed frozen green peas, 2 oz soaked, cut cellophane noodles, 1/2 cup chicken broth, remaining 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground white pepper until liquid reduces.
5

Transfer filling to a baking dish, cover with mashed potatoes, brush with 1 beaten egg, and bake at 375 F for 25 minutes until golden brown.

Questions

Can I make Pastel Tutup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Pastel Tutup keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Pastel Tutup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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