"Pie" is one of the dishes found in many Western countries. Almost every mother will make it at home. The fillings used are meat or vegetables that are abundant in the local area. It has become an important representative dish of each region.
In recent years, Western food has been introduced to Taiwan, and people have also begun to come into contact with Western-style salty pies made from baking. Different from the traditional Chinese pastries that are mainly steamed, the golden and crispy pie crust has a unique flavor! The editor of the recipe is freely prepared and has selected common ones on the market.
What are the more common types of savory pies? Which ones have you tried? British savory pie is a traditional British home cuisine. Common types include Shepherd's Pie, Cottage Pie and Cornish Pasty.
Shepherd's pie is made from readily available ingredients such as minced lamb, potatoes and vegetables when sheep herders were grazing in the past. Cottage pie is made in the same way as shepherd's pie, except that the mutton is replaced with beef, so some restaurants will also make cottage pie.
Called shepherd’s pie or shepherd’s beef pie.
Shepherd's pie and cottage pie are different from the "pies" in our minds. They are not covered with pie crust. The traditional method is to stew the fried ground meat, onions and tomatoes, then place them on the bottom of the container and then spread them.
Add a layer of mashed potatoes and bake in the oven.
The mashed potatoes on top of the shepherd's pie will be scratched with a fork. After baking, the color of the surface of the dish will be slightly different, making it more beautiful.
Shepherd's pie has a generous amount of mashed potato and is very filling.
Cornish pie, also known as Cornish meat pie, uses "pastry" to wrap various fillings such as beef, potatoes, turnips and onions. It is folded in half, the edges of the pie crust are folded and sealed, and then baked to become a
Large semi-circular dumplings.
Cornish pie is a recognized national food of the British. Because the sealed pie crust has the effect of keeping heat, it became the meal choice of the miners at work. Later it spread to all over the world, in Australia, the United States, Argentina, Mexico, Ulster, etc.
There are variations of Cornish meat pies everywhere.
Like a Cornish pie with giant dumplings.
French savory pie originates from the rural cuisine of the Lorraine region in northern France, also known as Lorraine country savory pie and Lorraine savory pie. It is a light snack that is made by every household in France.
Compared with the British pasty, the French pasty does not have an upper crust and is classified as an open pie. It can also be decorated with tomato slices or pie fillings to create a special shape.
When making French savory pie, a tart shell made of flour and butter is used as the bottom layer and is first "blind baked" to shape. The filling is a "salty milk sauce" made with fresh cream, cheese and eggs, and then filled.
Add fried bacon, onions, cheese, etc. There is no limit to the ingredients. You can use whatever ingredients you have in your kitchen! A French savory pie without a pie crust on top.
In France, salty pie is eaten as a meal at brunch, and can also be tasted with beer, tea or coffee. Some people prefer to eat it hot, but others like it cold, which has a special taste.
A savory dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Square French Lorraine pie.
Australian Meat Pie The meat pie that Australians love to eat is sold in restaurants, convenience stores, cafes, bakeries and supermarkets in Australia. It is a highly convenient delicacy, an important representative of daily diet, and an important part of everyone’s daily diet.
Food memories of Australians from childhood to adulthood.
According to a survey by the New Zealand-Australia Food Standards Agency, Australia makes at least 260 million pies every year, ranking second in the world. Every year, Australia also holds The Great Aussie Meat Pie Contest, just like China’s Beef Noodle Festival.
Many stores will bring out their signature meat pies to compete.
Australia holds the Australian Meat Pie Competition every year.
The uniqueness of "Australian Meat Pie" is that it is small and cute, and the size does not exceed the size of a palm; its fillings are most classic beef and minced beef kidneys, and the recipe is derived from the British "Steak & Kidney Pie"
”, a small dollop of tomato sauce should be squeezed into the center of the pie crust.
Lightweight and easy to carry, it is one person’s portion, delicious and cheap, which is also one of the reasons why meat pies are so popular. When you have no time to cook, you can go to the supermarket to buy a box of frozen meat pies and heat them at home to satisfy your hunger.
It has become a must-have item in the refrigerator of most families and is a well-deserved national delicacy.
Australian meat pies are on the small side.