Fish pie with mayonnaise
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. This fluffy, hearty, and delicious fish pie made with mayonnaise comes together in just a few hours at home. Many home cooks consider it their signature dish and even serve it at festive tables. The filling for this pie can vary—in this case, it's rice with onions and fish. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The pie should be prepared step by step—start with the dough, then proceed to the filling. The yeast dough must be made with a starter.
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Step 2
2. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Cook the rice until done and rinse it thoroughly.
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Step 3
3. After that, sauté the onion in vegetable oil in half-rings. The onion should also be cooked thoroughly.
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Step 4
4. Mix the onion with the rice, and if desired, season the filling with mayonnaise.
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Step 5
5. Any boneless sea fish is suitable for the pie. I usually use pangasius fillet, for example. Cut the fish into medium-sized pieces, season with salt and spices to taste. You can optionally sprinkle it with lemon juice.
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Step 6
6. Meanwhile, the dough has already risen. Divide it into two parts, roll out one part and place it into a baking dish. Spread the rice with onion and mayonnaise (or spread mayonnaise on the sheet) on top, then place the fish on top.
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Step 7
7. Cover with the second layer of dough and place the pie in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Check the pie's doneness periodically (after 35 minutes of baking).
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Step 8
8. The pie will rise a little more in the oven. I usually bake it in a round pan.
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Step 9
9. When the mayonnaise fish pie is ready, slice it and serve.