Meat and Rice Pie
Description
Delicious baked dish for the whole family. This meat and rice pie recipe is great because it requires no special effort or complicated ingredients. You can make it using leftover rice from yesterday and any ground meat. Optionally, you can also add your favorite vegetables and spices. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, you need to boil the rice in salted water. Let it cool down slightly.
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Step 2
2. Wash the green onions, dry them, and chop finely. If desired, you can also add other herbs to taste.
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Step 3
3. Roll out the puff pastry and place it in a baking dish. This recipe for a meat and rice pie calls for puff pastry, but you can also use yeast dough. Spread the rice evenly over the pastry, then top with herbs.
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Step 4
4. This pie can use either raw or already cooked minced meat. Place the meat filling on top and spread it evenly.
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Step 5
5. To make the pie juicier and tastier, you can add vegetables—cabbage, for example. Carrots or tomatoes would also work perfectly.
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Step 6
6. Roll out the remaining dough and cover the filling with a layer. Seal the edges tightly so the pie doesn't open during baking. To allow excess air to escape, you can make a small hole in the dough.
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Step 7
7. To make the crust more appetizing, brush the pie with beaten egg. Place the baking dish in a preheated oven at 180-190 degrees and bake for about 50-55 minutes.
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Step 8
8. When the meat and rice pie is ready, let it sit for 10–15 minutes to cool slightly, then slice and serve in portion-sized pieces.