Grandma's Fish Pie
6 servings
60 minutes
Grandma's fish pie is a traditional dish of Russian cuisine that embodies the warmth of home. Its roots go back to the past when fish was an accessible and nutritious base for many dishes. The tender dough is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, hiding a juicy filling of aromatic onions, zesty herbs, and delicate fish fillet. The pie's flavor is harmonious: the light saltiness of the fish complements the creamy tenderness of butter and the airiness of the dough. This pie is perfect for cozy family dinners, festive tables, or simply to treat yourself to something special. Its aroma, infused with childhood memories, fills the home with a sense of comfort and warmth, while the first bite offers true gastronomic delight.
1
Boil 2 eggs.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
2
Fry finely chopped onion in butter.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Butter: 50 g
3
Salt and pepper the fish fillet.
- Fish fillet: 500 g
- Salt: pinch
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Grate cold margarine into crumbs with flour.
- Margarine: 200 g
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
5
Pour 1 egg into a glass, add salt, baking soda extinguished with vinegar, and 2-3 tablespoons of ice water. Mix everything.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Salt: pinch
- Soda: pinch
- Vinegar: 0.5 teaspoon
6
Add this mixture to the flour crumb. Knead the dough. Add more flour if necessary.
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
7
Roll out two layers of dough 0.3-0.5 cm thick.
8
Assemble the pie: On a layer of dough, place a layer of fish, then fried onions, followed by chopped boiled eggs and herbs. If the fish is not fatty, add a piece of butter. Cover with a second layer of dough. Make a hole in the center of the pie for steam to escape.
- Fish fillet: 500 g
- Onion: 1 piece
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Dried parsley: to taste
- Butter: 50 g
9
Bake the pie for 30-40 minutes.