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    Home » Cameroonian Food

    PUBLISHED: Mar 31, 2016 · UPDATED: Apr 26, 2017 by Precious · This post may contain affiliate links · 61 Comments

    CAMEROON FISH PIE RECIPE

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    When I started blogging about food, I should probably have started with these delicious Fish Pies. This is because I sold them for a while during my university days. The first day I made them for sale, my course mates bought everything!

    Oh the magic of flavourful fish rolled in pastry!

    Fish pies are very similar to fish rolls. They are all pastry filled with fish with slight differences in the mode of preparation.

    Ahh! Let's make them.
     
    Fish Pie Recipe
     
    Prep: 30 mins
    Cook: 20 mins
    Total: 50 mins
     
    Ingredients
     
    For the dough:
    Three cups of flour
    8 tablespoons margarine (or butter - softened)
    A quarter teaspoon salt
    Half teaspoon baking powder
    1 egg for egg wash
    For the filling:
    1 mackerel fish or 1 pound of white fish fillet (that fish without bones- you could use canned fish like sardines in oil)
    Half cup of shredded carrots (you could add other vegetables of your choice)
    Half an onion - chopped
    2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
    Salt and Maggi (seasoning cube/bouillon powder) to taste (Note: If using sardines in oil, omit this because they are salty enough)
    1 tablespoon of ground garlic and ginger
    To make the filling:
    If using fillet, boil fish with seasoning and mash. If you can't find fish fillet, clean and cut 1 mackerel fish then boil with some salt, maggi, garlic and ginger. Use very little water so the water dries up once the fish is cooked. When it is done, allow to cool then use your hands to separate the flesh from the bones. Be careful so you don't mistakenly put some of the bones into the flesh. Now mash the flesh and add shredded carrots, chopped onions and vegetable oil. Mix well and set aside. For step by step photos on how to do a good fish filling, please check out my fish roll recipe.
    To make the dough:
    Put flour, margarine, salt and baking powder together in a bowl. Mix with your finger tips until everything is well incorporated.
    Make a well in the middle and pour in half a cup of water. Mix until it forms a dough. If necessary, add a little more water. The dough should neither be too sticky nor too hard. If it gets too sticky, add more flour. If it gets too hard, add a little more water.
    Now flour a surface and roll out a part of your dough. Use a cup with a wide opening to create circles on it.
    You should be able to make several circles at once.
    Place some filling towards the end of each circle then use a fork to seal the edges. If you wish, use the fork to poke the top of the pie. You can see small holes I poked on the sealed pie below.
    Repeat process with all of the dough. Place the pies on a greased baking tray or on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
    Beat egg and rub on the top for a glossy look. Next, bake in an oven at 350 Degrees Farenheit for about 20 minutes or until pies are golden brown.
    And that, my friends is how you make fish pies.
    Note: If you want your pie very soft and flaky, use anywhere from 10 - 12 tablespoons of margarine/butter instead. The more the margarine, the softer and crumblier it will be. Enjoy!

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    Welcome to my core! I am Precious Nkeih, the recipe developer and writer right here on my blog, Precious Core. My goal is to show you insanely delicious recipes you can replicate in your kitchen. And I love to tell stories too. Hope you find recipes here that will make cooking easier for you! Check me out on YouTube at YouTube.com/PreciousKitchen.

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    Comments

    1. Nwamaka Ajaegbu says

      March 31, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      Yummy! Your pictures make me hungry!

      Nice blog, ma'm. 🙂

      amakamedia.com

      Reply
    2. Precious Nkeih says

      March 31, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      Thanks Amaka!

      Reply
    3. Sandong Ijang says

      April 01, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      OMG! I love this blog. I used to make fish pies but haven't really enjoyed them. Either too rich or dry... I hope that with this recipe, I will love what I make. Courage

      Reply
    4. Angele marie says

      April 01, 2016 at 4:17 pm

      Another chop panapo na say ''people who like to eat are good people'' u are supper awesome. Love love love it

      Reply
    5. Ashabi Dollar says

      April 02, 2016 at 3:05 am

      This is beautiful..
      And your description is perfect and so easy..

      I Luv this blogs
      Luv you much sis

      Reply
    6. Precious Nkeih says

      April 02, 2016 at 3:07 am

      This recipe should lead you to making perfect fish pies. Welcome on board dear!

      Reply
      • Ayenni Betrand says

        February 07, 2022 at 8:11 am

        I love this blog and it's really been helpful

        Reply
        • Precious says

          February 08, 2022 at 2:15 pm

          So glad to hear that!

          Reply
    7. Precious Nkeih says

      April 02, 2016 at 3:08 am

      Hahahaha ah nova hear da panabo before. Thanks dear. You always make me blush.

      Reply
    8. Precious Nkeih says

      April 02, 2016 at 3:10 am

      Love you too dear.

      Reply
    9. Sold to Christ says

      April 02, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      It looks so good.
      And making me hungry. I hope to buy some flour soon and try some of this your baking recipes.
      I got put off one day when I tried to make samosa from one naija blog I saw and ended up with hard meat pie. That was the day I realized that not everyone can write a recipe well. I thought everyone was like dooneyskitchen who will describe strange recipes and you will get it right even the first time.
      Yours too are similar to dooneyskitchen. Well explained and easy to understand recipes, even for novices.

      Reply
    10. Precious Nkeih says

      April 02, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      Your words are too kind. I love dooneyskitchen! Thanks dear. Please let me know how it turns out when you try. Have a blessed weekend!

      Reply
    11. nkeng Vanessa says

      July 08, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      Woah woah woah. I just took up my pen and wrote this down cuz I like pies lot. Yr recipes are easy and gets one direct to making a good pie. Thanks a lot. My family will certainly enjoy this when I make a delicious one like those on ur sample.?

      Reply
    12. Precious Nkeih says

      July 09, 2016 at 4:00 am

      Awww so sweet to hear, Vanessa. Please let me know how it goes when you eventually make them.

      Reply
    13. Koni Joshua says

      July 22, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      It sure does make me hungry and wanna get my hands covered all with flour to make my Fish pie. So is there also a recipie for Fish Roll? Cause those pictures did look attractive

      Reply
    14. Precious Nkeih says

      July 22, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      Hi Joshua, there is a Fish Roll recipe. Click HERE for the video.

      Reply
    15. claudine efenge says

      August 10, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      Precious my oven is bad oh, i don't know whether to resort to the baking technique we used in the 90's.... baking with sand in a macocotte pot.... i'm drooling over the pictures. can i put in a baking pan and bake in a pot?

      Reply
    16. Precious Nkeih says

      August 10, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      You can very well use that technique, Claudine. That's the technique I used when I made fish pie for business. I never had an oven.

      Reply
    17. Lyn says

      August 12, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      OMG... I made some yesterday and it was super amazing. Recipe is easy to follow and it's simply delicious! I didn't have any ginger or garlics at home so I used white pepper instead. Thanks so much Precious for this wonderful recipe. I'll definitely try out another one this weekend ����

      Reply
    18. Lyn says

      August 12, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      OMG... I made some yesterday and it was super amazing. Recipe is easy to follow and it's simply delicious! I didn't have any ginger or garlics at home so I used white pepper instead. Thanks so much Precious for this wonderful recipe. I'll definitely try out another one this weekend ??

      Reply
    19. Lyn says

      August 12, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      OMG... I made some yesterday and it was super amazing. Recipe is easy to follow and it's simply delicious! I didn't have any ginger or garlics at home so I used white pepper instead. Thanks so much Precious for this wonderful recipe. I'll definitely try out another one this weekend ??

      Reply
    20. Precious Nkeih says

      August 12, 2016 at 6:13 pm

      This makes me want to jump up and dance. Please let me know how the other recipe turns out.
      Thanks Lyn, for the amazing feedback!

      Reply
    21. Precious Nkeih says

      August 28, 2016 at 10:22 pm

      Fish pie is definitely calling your name!

      Reply
    22. Sauniya says

      August 28, 2016 at 9:35 pm

      OK I've found two recipes for this in one day and i'm sooo happy! 🙂
      Thank you for sharing!
      xo
      Sauniya | Find Your Bliss

      Reply
    23. Mispa Anyi says

      October 28, 2016 at 11:26 am

      Hi, thanks for sharing this beautiful recipe. I do fish pie at home, but I bet this recipe has some great tricks I didn't know about. There is a little plastic equipment that can be used instead of the fork. I saw it being used at Southwest Farmers market in Arlington TX, asked the Baker n they said they didn't know what store it came from. I couldn't push further for details about this magic tool. It is a circular plastic where you place the dough, place the filling in the middle, then fold the plastic. It seals the edges just the same way the fork does and cuts of the remaining dough in a matter of seconds. Please kindly share if you ever come across any such equipment. It is supper time saving. Thanks

      Reply
      • Precious says

        October 28, 2016 at 11:59 am

        Thanks for sharing, Mispa! I actually recently bought the circular plastic tool. I should do a post about it. Thanks dear!

        Reply
    24. Adams says

      December 03, 2016 at 1:36 am

      They look delicious. I'll recipe sometime.

      Reply
    25. Bethy says

      December 16, 2016 at 5:43 am

      Nice

      Reply
    26. crescence ribouem says

      December 21, 2016 at 2:40 am

      Please precious i'm francophone and my english is not good enough ooo can i have the reciepe in french.thank's in advance

      Reply
      • Precious says

        December 21, 2016 at 10:55 am

        Hi Crescence, my French is not that good too. Try searching for "translate to French from English" on Google then translate the ingredients and instructions using an online translation tool.

        Reply
    27. Clotilde says

      December 22, 2016 at 12:21 pm

      Hello Precious, thanks for such and easy to understand recipe. I wish to find out if with this recipe instead of baking, one can fry them using vegetable oil or maybe you can suggest what to add or subtract from this recipe if someone is to fry instead of baking them. I have developed a strong interest in cooking as a whole these days that i don't understand.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        December 22, 2016 at 4:16 pm

        Hi Clotilde, yes you can fry them. Just know that yours might not be as smooth as mine. They might have a few holes on them due to the baking powder but that's okay. They will still taste delicious!
        And yay! for the interest in cooking. Please let me know how they turn out.

        Reply
    28. Tiffany Tracz says

      February 26, 2017 at 8:09 pm

      I lovedddd this recipe just made it today and it was amazing! The pies turned out perfect! Thank you for sharing :):)

      Reply
      • Precious says

        February 26, 2017 at 9:01 pm

        Awww so glad to hear that! Thanks for coming back to let me know. ?

        Reply
    29. Fassouma says

      June 17, 2017 at 9:42 am

      Hi Precious. Thank you very much for this one. Man no lie you. It is very delicious!

      Reply
      • Precious says

        June 17, 2017 at 1:21 pm

        Awww you are very welcome, dear!

        Reply
    30. Monkam Annette says

      September 13, 2017 at 1:45 am

      Great recipe I enjoyed it

      Reply
      • Precious says

        September 14, 2017 at 7:37 am

        Glad you did, Annette!

        Reply
    31. Patty Takwa says

      December 07, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      Wow the recipe is so easy to follow. Please precious can I fry? And if I do will it come out the same as the baking method?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        December 12, 2017 at 10:52 am

        Hi Patty, yes you can fry. If you choose to do so, skip the brushing with egg part. Also, it doesn't come out the same as the baked version. The fried version won't be as smooth on the outside.

        Reply
    32. Yvette Vusheng says

      February 22, 2018 at 11:58 pm

      Thanks Mummy P, but if u want to deep fry the pie how is it done?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        February 23, 2018 at 11:40 pm

        Just heat oil and deep fry, dear.

        Reply
    33. Mary Stalin says

      March 14, 2018 at 10:06 am

      Thanks So much Mommy P,your recipe is WOW!,easy and simple to follow...

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 30, 2018 at 7:15 pm

        Awww thanks for your kind words, Mary.

        Reply
    34. Asanga Fon says

      May 29, 2018 at 2:44 am

      Hmmmm! Just came across this on google search. Delicious and inspiring

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 30, 2018 at 7:16 pm

        Thank you, Asanga!

        Reply
    35. Moma says

      May 30, 2018 at 10:00 pm

      Thanks for this wonderful recipe Precious. I'm about to start my own fish pie business. I pray it works out well

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 31, 2018 at 1:17 pm

        I wish you the best in your business, dear.

        Reply
    36. Flavis Bih says

      March 19, 2019 at 10:50 am

      wow wow great and simple recipe
      thanks very much
      tried this today and it was wonderful

      Reply
    37. Ngalim Mengla says

      March 24, 2020 at 8:44 am

      Thanks Mommy Precious for this wonderful recipe....i will try it on saturday.I know it will come out great.

      Reply
    38. Sama princidel says

      May 07, 2020 at 1:04 pm

      Mommy what if I use charcoal to bake and an empty pot those it have any problem

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 11, 2020 at 7:59 am

        You can add sand to the pot to create an oven. Then bake the pies in the pot. It should be a large pot so you can bake a good quantity at once. Hope this helps.

        Reply
        • Christina says

          August 16, 2020 at 12:24 pm

          Hi Aunty Precious. I truly believe you're a God-sent in my case. Thanks for thé delicious And easy-to-follow recipes. Please i wish to know how much money you used to sell your fish pies for. I'm a little out of cash And i'm convinced they'll be as addictive as your fish rolls. Also, i don't have an oven...

          Reply
          • Precious says

            August 17, 2020 at 12:58 pm

            Hi Christina, I used to sell them for 100 frs or 50 frs. But that was years ago so the price could be different now. I suggest you ask around to see how much others sell their fish pie then you can make a price based on that and on the profit you will get. For the oven I didn't have an oven either when I did this as a business. I used a large heavy iron pot. I would put lids of other pots into the pot and heat up to form an oven then I would bake on top. You could use sand or stones in the pot too. I hope this helps and wishing you the very best!

            Reply
            • Christina says

              August 31, 2020 at 1:59 pm

              Thanks so much. Great tips.

            • Nahbila says

              September 26, 2021 at 2:37 am

              Hello ma'am can I use my gas cooker as a form of baking with sand inside the pot

    39. Christina says

      August 31, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      Thanks so much. Great tips.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        September 02, 2020 at 8:55 am

        You are most welcome, Christina.

        Reply
    40. Carine says

      October 01, 2022 at 10:38 am

      Thanks for the recipe. So eggs are not needed in the mixing process right?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        October 04, 2022 at 10:40 am

        Hi Carine, no eggs are not needed.

        Reply
    41. Zifa says

      October 30, 2022 at 5:02 pm

      Thank you so much
      Your blog was helpful
      I intend to make fish pie for sale and put in stores. I’d love to find out, how long can fish pie last

      Reply

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