Puff pastry pie with herring

6 servings

30 minutes

Puff pastry pie with herring is an unusual dish of Russian cuisine that surprises with its harmony of flavors. The tradition of using salted fish in baking originates from rural cooking, where simple ingredients were transformed into hearty treats. Here, the combination of tender puff pastry, spicy herring fillet, and thin slices of potato creates a rich, soft yet expressive taste. A light creamy filling made of fish, eggs, and onions makes the pie juicy while the thin dough allows all components to fully reveal themselves. It is served hot and pairs best with sour cream sauce or a light salad. This pie is great as a festive dish or a cozy home treat that can amaze with its originality and warm the soul.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 539.1
• Proteins: 24.2g
• Fats: 31.4g
• Carbohydrates: 40.1g

Ingredients

• Herring fillet: 500 g
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Milk: 200 ml
• Puff pastry: 1 pc
• Potato: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. It is better to use lightly salted herring fillet. Soak it in milk or water for 15-20 minutes beforehand.

   Required ingredients:

   • Herring fillet: 500 g
   • Milk: 200 ml

2. Boil two eggs, and one will be used to grease the pie. Cut the potato into very thin slices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Potato: 1 piece

3. Remove the herring from the milk without squeezing, send it to a blender with boiled eggs and an onion. Grind everything to a homogeneous mass. The filling will have a consistency similar to sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Herring fillet: 500 g
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Onion: 1 head

4. Roll the dough in one direction, there should be two sheets. Line the mold or baking tray with paper.

5. Lay the bottom layer of dough in the mold, leaving the necessary edges. Now you need to layer the potatoes in one layer, which will prevent the dough from getting soggy. It is very important that the circles are thin; otherwise, the potatoes may not cook through. Then add the filling and smooth it out with a spoon. Place the top layer of dough, then fold the edges. You can cut off the excess dough at the edges, but if you are using unleavened dough, the edges will still not be thick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 1 piece
   • Herring fillet: 500 g
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Puff pastry: 1 piece

6. Brush the pie with egg and make a cut in the middle. Now it needs to be covered with a napkin and left to rest for a while, while you can preheat the oven to 200 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

7. Bake for 20 minutes, but it depends on the oven; it's better to check when the pie is confidently golden.