HOW TO MAKE BEST NIGERIAN FISH PIE |NIGERIAN FISH PIE RECIPE |FISH PIE RECIPE |EMPANADA|AFRICAN FOOD

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine can lower costs.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal can be less expensive.

green peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Edamame is nutritious, and frozen peas are often cheaper.

Sweat off the onion in little oil.

Add the vegetables and keep mixing.

Add the cooked fish and flour paste and keep mixing until they bind together.

Beat the eggs.

Mix the flour, salt, nutmeg, baking powder, and butter together.

Add the beaten eggs and cold water and keep mixing until a smooth ball of dough is formed.

Wrap with cling film and chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes.

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured work surface.

Top with the fillings and seal the edges with egg wash.

Glaze the fish pie with egg wash.

Deep fry in hot oil until nice and golden and crispy.

Serve warm and enjoy.

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