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African Fish Pie

African Meat Pie

African Meat Pie is a real delight. It is crunchy on the outside and soft inside.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine African
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

For the pastry

  • 500 g self raising flour
  • 225 g butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 50 ml milk or water
  • ¼ tsp salt

For the filling

  • 500 g ground beef meat
  • 500 g ground pork mince
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 spring onion
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 bell peppers chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 1 hot pepper optional

Instructions
 

Start with the meat pie filling

  • Place the meat in the pot, stir and cook for about 2 minutes, then add the onion, salt, black pepper, white pepper, tomato paste, spring onion, garlic and parsley, simmer on low heat for a few minutes. Do not forget to stir frequently to avoid burning.
  • Add the carrots and bell pepper. Let cook on low heat for about 2 minutes, then add hot pepper, let it simmer for another few minutes.
  • Taste, add salt if necessary, then remove from stove and let it cool.

Continue with the meat pie pastry

  • Put the flour, nutmeg and salt in a bowl. Mix them together with a spoon.
  • Add the butter and rub the butter with the mixture until you get a homogeneous mixture.
  • Make a hole in the mixture and add 3/4 of the beaten eggs and milk.
  • Knead with washed hands, if the mixture is too sticky, add a little flour. Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest for at least 15 minutes.

Forming Meat Pie

  • Share the dough into two parts. Place one dough on a work surface (sprinkle the surface with flour to prevent sticking) and flatten it using a rolling pin.
  • Using a bowl or something else, cut out circles by pressing the bowl on the flattened dough.
  • Scoop about one tablespoon of meat pie filling into each circle.
  • Fold the pie over, press gently with the fingers and seal the edges using a fork. Then place it on a baking tray.
  • Brush the surface of the pie with the remaining 1/4 of the beaten eggs. Pierce each meat with a fork. Repeat the process for all circles and bake them by 150°C for about 20 minutes until they are golden brown.
  • They are ready to be served. Enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee.

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