Stargazy Pie
Cuisine of the UK Stargazy pie is a rich fish pie from Cornwall in the United Kingdom.
Before you start
A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.
Preparation checklist
- Read all 8 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 10 listed ingredients.
- Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.
Recipe notes & preparation tips
From St. Agnes W.I. in Cornish Recipes, Ancient & Modern, 22nd Edition, The Cornwall Federation of Women's Institutes 1965. First collected & published by Edith Martin, Tregavethan, Truro, 1929, for The Cornwall F.of W. I.
Adapted from the source recipe's notes.Method
- 01
Scale, clean, and bone the fish, separating and retaining their heads.
- 02
Season inside each with salt, pepper, and parsley. Roll neatly.
- 03
Butter pie dish, and sprinkle a thick layer of breadcrumbs on.
- 04
Lay in some of the fish, then alternate breadcrumbs and fish until dish is full. Cover with bacon rashers.
- 05
Beat eggs with vinegar, pour into pie, or use cream. Cover with pastry.
- 06
Arrange fish heads on pastry, so as they are looking up (to the stars).
- 07
Bake in a hot oven.
- 08
Serve with a sprig of parsley in mouth of each fish.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 3.0, credited to Zangar ( talk ) (Transfered by Zangar /Original uploaded by Zangar ); view original image record .
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