HOW TO MAKE NIGERIA FISH PIE /NIGERIA FISH PIE RECIPE

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while reducing saturated fat.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while canned tuna is often more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content, while cornmeal can be cheaper.

Add 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour to a bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the flour.

Mix the dry ingredients together.

Add 1/2 cup of butter to the flour mixture.

Use your hands to mix the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Crack 2 eggs into the mixture and mix with your hands.

Add 1/4 cup of milk (or water if you don't have milk) to the mixture and mix again with your hands.

Cover the dough and refrigerate for 15-45 minutes.

In a frying pan, heat some olive oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onions to the pan and sauté until translucent.

Add 2 chopped carrots and stir.

Add chopped yellow and green bell peppers and chopped cabbage to the pan and stir.

Add the fish to the pan and mix with the vegetables.

Add seasoning to taste, being careful not to over-season since the fish has its own flavor.

Mix 1/2 tablespoon of flour with some water to create a slurry and add it to the pan, stirring to combine.

Turn off the heat and let the filling cool completely.

Remove the dough from the fridge and cut it into smaller parts.

Roll out each part of the dough to your desired thickness using a rolling pin.

Use a mug or plate to cut out circles from the rolled dough.

Fill each circle with the fish filling, being careful not to overfill.

Beat one egg and brush it on the edges of the dough to help seal it.

Use a fork or your fingers to seal the edges of the dough.

Brush the top of each pie with the beaten egg.

Place the pies in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

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