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Snoek and Spinach Pie

Cape Town — Mother recipe · en it

A classic of Cape Town's cuisine, the snoek and spinach pie is a flavorful delight packed with local ingredients.

⏱️ 30 min prep + 30 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media

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Ingredients

  • 400g of snoek, cut into pieces
  • 500g of spinach, washed and blanched
  • 2 eggs
  • 200g of grated cheese
  • 150g of flour
  • 100g of butter
  • 100g of sugar
  • 100g of flour
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 200ml of milk
  • 10 bay leaves

Method

  1. In a pan, cook the snoek with butter, pepper, and salt for 10 minutes.
  2. In another pot, cook the spinach with milk and bay leaves for 5 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, mix the eggs, cheese, flour, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the snoek and spinach to the egg mixture and stir well.
  5. Lay a layer of puff pastry on the bottom of a baking dish and fill with the snoek, spinach, and cheese mixture.
  6. Cover with another layer of puff pastry and bake in the oven at 180°C for 30 minutes.
  7. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

The story

Originating from the Cape region, the snoek and spinach pie was born with the traditional and beloved snoek fish. Over time, the recipe has been refined, becoming a popular dish in local restaurants and homes.

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