Author Notes
Yes, it’s British pie week! The celebration of one of our most traditional foods, so in honour of the humble pie we’ve held on to its style and changed its substance, by adding a healthy twist.
Yes, it’s British pie week! The celebration of one of our most traditional foods, so in honour of the humble pie we’ve held on to its style and changed its substance, by adding a healthy twist.
The recipe can be found here -http://www.mynutricounter.com/gluten-free-salmon-and-spinach-pie/
—Nikki Brown
Ingredients
- For the Filling
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100 grams
salmon fillet, cut into 1/2” chunks
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250 grams
fresh spinach leaves, chiffonade (cut into thin strips)
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200 grams
shallots, finely chopped
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150 grams
butter
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75 grams
gluten-free flour
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1.875 liters
fresh milk
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250 grams
parmesan cheese (shaved)
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1 teaspoon
white pepper powder
- For the Pie Dough
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310 grams
gluten-free all-purpose flour
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125 milliliters
coconut oil
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1 piece
egg
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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80 milliliters
water
Directions
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Make the pie dough.
a. Whisk flour and salt in a bowl until well-combined.
b. Add in coconut oil and mix thoroughly. Mixture will be crumbly.
c. Add in egg and mix. Mixture will still be crumbly.
d. Add in the water about a tablespoon at a time. Dough should come together but should not be too wet. Use less or more water if needed.
e. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and set aside in the refrigerator.
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Make the filling.
a. Melt butter in a pan.
b. Sautee shallots over medium heat until translucent. About 2 minutes.
c. Add flour and roast for another minute.
d. Whisk in milk.
e. Add salmon and spinach leaves. Toss for about a minute.
f. Turn off the heat and fold in cheese.
g. Season with salt and pepper.
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Assemble the pie.
a. Divide the dough into 10 balls. Put each ball in between sheets of parchment paper and flatten with a rolling pin.
b. Pour the filling into individual soup cups.
c. Top the soup cups with prepared pie dough.
d. Make small incisions on the pie dough using a paring knife.
e. Brush the dough with egg yolks.
f. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 180C/360F.
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