Galician Pie (Empanada Gallega)

A traditional Spanish savoury pie stuffed with scallops, ham, peppers, and onions, wrapped in homemade elastic pastry.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 431.1 kcals 2586.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 44.1 grams 264.8 grams
Fat 18.8 grams 112.5 grams
Protein 19.7 grams 118.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
beaten
1
piece
Egg
beaten, to seal and glaze
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
freshly squeezed juice
GrainsCereals
250
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
Liquids
125
ml
Meat
200
g
Ham
thickly sliced cooked ham, cut into 1cm cubes
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
4
tbsp
0.5
tsp
Black Pepper
coarsely ground
OilsFats
4
tbsp
Olive Oil
plus extra for greasing
2
tbsp
Seafood
150
g
Scallops
shelled, patted dry and cut into 5mm strips
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely diced
1
piece
Green Pepper
halved, seeded and cut into thin strips
1
piece
Red Pepper
halved, seeded and cut into thin strips

Steps

  • Mix flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl and make a well.
  • Incorporate oil, beaten egg, and water gradually to form a sticky, elastic dough.
  • Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Sauté onion and peppers in oil until soft.
  • Add scallops to the pan and fry for 30 seconds.
  • Mix in ham, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then cool for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C and oil a baking sheet.
  • Divide pastry into two-fifths and three-fifths portions.
  • Roll the larger portion into a circle and place on the baking sheet.
  • Spread filling over the pastry leaving a 2cm border.
  • Brush the border with beaten egg and top with the remaining rolled pastry.
  • Crimp the edges to seal and brush the top with egg wash.
  • Cut small slits in the top and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden.