Quick Nettle Pie
8 servings
45 minutes
Quick nettle pie is a traditional dish of Russian cuisine that combines the simplicity of rustic baking with the freshness of spring herbs. Nettle, known for its beneficial properties, gives the pie a delicate texture and a slight spiciness. Combined with onions, butter, and boiled eggs, the filling acquires a rich, soft flavor while the crispy puff pastry harmoniously complements the composition. This pie is often made in early summer when young nettles are particularly juicy. It is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a picnic outdoors. It can be served warm or chilled, enjoying its balanced taste and aroma of Russian nature.
1
Prepare all the ingredients. First, take the dough out of the freezer.
- Unyeasted puff pastry: 500 g
2
Wash the nettle and dry it on paper towels.
- Young nettle: 300 g
3
Boil water in a saucepan. Carefully place the eggs in the water and cook for 10 minutes.
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
4
Once the eggs are boiled, cool them under cold water, peel them, and grate.
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
5
Chop the onion finely.
- Onion: 150 g
6
Melt butter in a pan. Sauté the onion until translucent, add nettles and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Butter: 70 g
- Onion: 150 g
- Young nettle: 300 g
7
Turn off the stove, add grated egg to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and mix. Let it cool.
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
8
Roll out both layers of dough to the size of the baking pan. Grease the baking pan with butter and place one layer of dough in it.
- Butter: 70 g
- Unyeasted puff pastry: 500 g
9
Place the filling on the dough, cover with a second layer of dough, and seal the edges.
- Unyeasted puff pastry: 500 g
- Young nettle: 300 g
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
- Onion: 150 g
- Butter: 70 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
10
Brush the pie with beaten egg, make a hole for steam to escape, and place it in the oven at 200 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
11
Cool the finished pie on a rack. Serve warm or chilled.
