
Maina
Description
Homemade pastry for tea. Maina differs from other pies by having noodles in the filling. Combined with a meat component it turns out unusual and tasty. I used chicken liver, but any boiled meat can be used. The pie goes well with soups, broths, as well as with tea and coffee. It is a good snack for any table and a wonderful bite at any time of day. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

Wash the chicken liver, trim the fat and sinews. Place it in a pan with vegetable oil.
- 2
Step 2

Fry the liver until cooked over low heat.
- 3
Step 3

Peel and wash the carrots and onions, and cut them arbitrarily. Fry until soft in sunflower oil. Add to the chicken liver.
- 4
Step 4

Pass the fried chicken liver, carrot, and onion through a meat grinder. Salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Step 5

Roll the puff pastry into a sheet 5–7 mm thick.
- 6
Step 6

Place the chicken liver, carrot, and onion filling on the dough, leaving a small margin from the edge.
- 7
Step 7

Cook the noodles in salted water or meat broth. Cool them and place them next to the liver.
- 8
Step 8

Fold the edges of the dough from three sides, as shown in the photo.
- 9
Step 9

Roll the dough with the filling into a log.
- 10
Step 10

Brush with beaten egg. Lightly score the pie.
- 11
Step 11

Bake the pie in an oven preheated to 180 °C for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- 12
Step 12

The tender, soft and delicious “Maina” pie is ready.