French Cod Pies
4 servings
30 minutes
French cod pastries are the embodiment of sophistication and harmony of flavors. This recipe has roots in the traditions of France's coastal regions, where fish always holds an important place in cuisine. The delicate, crispy dough made from butter and cottage cheese envelops a juicy aromatic filling of cod, tomatoes, and spices. The combination of fragrant pepper, garlic, and cumin gives the pastries a refined taste that unfolds with each bite. These pastries are perfect for a cozy family dinner or an elegant aperitif with a glass of white wine. They are enjoyed hot, relishing the crispy crust and juicy filling. It's not just a dish; it's a true gastronomic journey into French culinary tradition!
1
Prepare the dough. Sift the flour, add cottage cheese, slightly softened butter, and salt. Knead the dough with your fingers, trying not to press it with your palms. Roll into a ball and leave in the cold for half an hour.
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Fat cottage cheese: 250 g
- Butter: 150 g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
2
Prepare the filling. Wash the cod fillet, dry it, and cut it into small pieces. Fry in a pan with vegetable oil. Then add tomato paste, finely chopped garlic, salt, and fragrant pepper, and fry until the filling becomes thick and aromatic.
- Cod: 500 g
- Vegetable oil: 70 ml
- Tomato paste: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Ground allspice: pinch
3
Roll the dough to a thickness of 3 millimeters. Cut into squares, brush the edges with lightly beaten egg. Place filling in the center of each square, seal the pies by folding the edges like an envelope. Brush with egg and sprinkle with cumin. Bake for 15 minutes at 200 degrees.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Caraway: 0.5 teaspoon