Squid pie
Description
Making a pie with calamari is very easy. We’ll use store-bought puff pastry, so the bake is not only quick to make but also very tender. The pie is good both warm and cold. It vanishes in an instant! You can serve it with confidence when guests arrive. I’ll give my version below, and you can experiment freely with the filling. It goes well with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all ingredients.
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Step 2
Pour boiling water over the squid, then immediately plunge them into ice water.
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Step 3
Clean the squid, removing the membrane and innards, rinse and cut into thin strips.
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Step 4
Dice the onion and sauté it in butter.
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Step 5
Peel the boiled eggs and dice them.
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Step 6
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
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Step 7
Combine all the ingredients, season with salt and pepper. For extra juiciness, you can add 1–2 tbsp mayonnaise or sour cream.
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Step 8
Roll out the dough (so that it is larger than the pan), transfer it carefully and cut the ends into strips with kitchen scissors. Spread the filling evenly on top. Grease the pan with vegetable oil.
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Step 9
Then fold the edges of the dough toward the center, press the pie gently on all sides with your hands, and brush the top with egg yolk. Bake in the oven at 180–200°C for about 25 minutes. The top should turn golden brown.
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Step 10
The squid pie is ready. Let it cool slightly and serve immediately.
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Step 11
Remove from the oven and serve warm or cooled.