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!
Nwamaka Ajaegbu says
Yummy! Your pictures make me hungry!
Nice blog, ma'm. 🙂
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Precious Nkeih says
Thanks Amaka!
Sandong Ijang says
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
Angele marie says
Another chop panapo na say ''people who like to eat are good people'' u are supper awesome. Love love love it
Ashabi Dollar says
This is beautiful..
And your description is perfect and so easy..
I Luv this blogs
Luv you much sis
Precious Nkeih says
This recipe should lead you to making perfect fish pies. Welcome on board dear!
Ayenni Betrand says
I love this blog and it's really been helpful
Precious says
So glad to hear that!
Precious Nkeih says
Hahahaha ah nova hear da panabo before. Thanks dear. You always make me blush.
Precious Nkeih says
Love you too dear.
Sold to Christ says
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.
Precious Nkeih says
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!
nkeng Vanessa says
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.?
Precious Nkeih says
Awww so sweet to hear, Vanessa. Please let me know how it goes when you eventually make them.
Koni Joshua says
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
Precious Nkeih says
Hi Joshua, there is a Fish Roll recipe. Click HERE for the video.
claudine efenge says
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?
Precious Nkeih says
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.
Lyn says
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 ����
Lyn says
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 ??
Lyn says
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 ??
Precious Nkeih says
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!
Precious Nkeih says
Fish pie is definitely calling your name!
Sauniya says
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
Mispa Anyi says
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
Precious says
Thanks for sharing, Mispa! I actually recently bought the circular plastic tool. I should do a post about it. Thanks dear!
Adams says
They look delicious. I'll recipe sometime.
Bethy says
Nice
crescence ribouem says
Please precious i'm francophone and my english is not good enough ooo can i have the reciepe in french.thank's in advance
Precious says
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.
Clotilde says
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.
Precious says
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.
Tiffany Tracz says
I lovedddd this recipe just made it today and it was amazing! The pies turned out perfect! Thank you for sharing :):)
Precious says
Awww so glad to hear that! Thanks for coming back to let me know. ?
Fassouma says
Hi Precious. Thank you very much for this one. Man no lie you. It is very delicious!
Precious says
Awww you are very welcome, dear!
Monkam Annette says
Great recipe I enjoyed it
Precious says
Glad you did, Annette!
Patty Takwa says
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?
Precious says
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.
Yvette Vusheng says
Thanks Mummy P, but if u want to deep fry the pie how is it done?
Precious says
Just heat oil and deep fry, dear.
Mary Stalin says
Thanks So much Mommy P,your recipe is WOW!,easy and simple to follow...
Precious says
Awww thanks for your kind words, Mary.
Asanga Fon says
Hmmmm! Just came across this on google search. Delicious and inspiring
Precious says
Thank you, Asanga!
Moma says
Thanks for this wonderful recipe Precious. I'm about to start my own fish pie business. I pray it works out well
Precious says
I wish you the best in your business, dear.
Flavis Bih says
wow wow great and simple recipe
thanks very much
tried this today and it was wonderful
Ngalim Mengla says
Thanks Mommy Precious for this wonderful recipe....i will try it on saturday.I know it will come out great.
Sama princidel says
Mommy what if I use charcoal to bake and an empty pot those it have any problem
Precious says
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.
Christina says
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...
Precious says
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!
Christina says
Thanks so much. Great tips.
Nahbila says
Hello ma'am can I use my gas cooker as a form of baking with sand inside the pot
Christina says
Thanks so much. Great tips.
Precious says
You are most welcome, Christina.
Carine says
Thanks for the recipe. So eggs are not needed in the mixing process right?
Precious says
Hi Carine, no eggs are not needed.
Zifa says
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