Layered pie with tuna, leek and pickles

6 servings

60 minutes

Layered pie with tuna, leek, and pickles is a refined dish that combines airy dough with a rich, savory filling. This creation of European cuisine is inspired by the traditions of French and Italian seafood pies. Tender tuna adds depth to the pie, while leek and onion provide a sweet aromatic note, and pickles add a slight tang and crunch. Suluguni cheese complements the composition by melting into a deliciously gooey mass. This pie is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive gathering. It is good both warm and slightly chilled, becoming even more intense in flavor. The combination of simple ingredients and harmonious textures makes this pie a true gastronomic delight.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 638.6
• Proteins: 28.5g
• Fats: 42.2g
• Carbohydrates: 36.3g

Ingredients

• Canned tuna in its own juice: 300 g
• Yeast-free puff pastry: 500 g
• Leek: 1 stem
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Butter: 50 g
• Olive oil: 3 ml
• Barrel pickled cucumbers: 3 pc
• Lightly salted suluguni cheese: 200 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Thaw the dough in advance (2 sheets). Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

2. Heat a deep skillet, pour in olive oil and add butter, mix. Add finely chopped onion and garlic to the oil and sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 3 ml
   • Butter: 50 g
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

3. Add sliced large leek stem rings of 5 mm. Sauté until the mixture becomes tender and translucent.

   Required ingredients:

   • Leek: 1 stem

4. Add the tuna and simmer for about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned tuna in its own juice: 300 g

5. Beat 3 eggs with a fork, pour into the mixture, and mix. Add sliced pickles, season with salt and pepper to taste. Add grated cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Barrel pickled cucumbers: 3 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Lightly salted suluguni cheese: 200 g

6. Grease the baking dish with butter. Roll out the dough sheets to fit the baking dish. Place one sheet at the bottom of the dish to form the sides. Prick the dough in several places with a fork.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g

7. Beat another egg with a fork, using half to grease the dough. Spread the filling evenly over the surface. Cover with a second layer, pinching the edges. Grease the surface of the pie with the remaining egg and poke the dough in several places with a fork.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

8. Bake the pie in the oven for about 20 minutes until the surface is nicely browned.