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.
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.
- 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.
- Leek: 1 stem
4
Add the tuna and simmer for about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Canned tuna in brine: 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.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Barrel-fermented cucumbers: 3 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Lightly salted sulguni 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.
- 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.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
8
Bake the pie in the oven for about 20 minutes until the surface is nicely browned.
