Hot Water Crust Game Pie

A traditional game terrine wrapped in hot water crust pastry, served with a sweet and tangy balsamic shallot chutney.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1142 kcals 6852 kcals
Carbohydrates 63.7 grams 382.1 grams
Fat 70.1 grams 420.5 grams
Protein 62.1 grams 372.4 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
50
g
Butter
For the pastry
1
piece
Egg
Beaten for egg wash
1
piece
Egg
Beaten for the terrine
50
g
Butter
For the chutney
GrainsCereals
Liquids
1
ml
Brandy
A splash
1
ml
Red Wine
A splash
Meat
1
kg
Game Meat
Pheasant breast, pigeon, duck or venison; diced
200
g
Chicken Livers
Finely chopped
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
3
tbsp
Parsley
Fresh, chopped
1
bunch
Thyme
Fresh leaves
2
clove
Garlic
Chopped
OilsFats
60
g
Vegetables
8
piece
Banana Shallots
Sliced into rings

Steps

  • Combine the flours and rub in the butter with your fingertips.
  • Heat 130ml boiling water, salt, and lard in a pan until melted.
  • Stir the water mixture into the flour to form a soft dough.
  • Rest the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes.
  • Line a 23x10cm mould with paper and two-thirds of the rolled pastry, then chill for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and mix all terrine ingredients together.
  • Roll out the remaining third of the pastry to make a lid.
  • Fill the mould with the game mixture, seal with the lid, and brush with egg.
  • Bake the pie for 60 to 75 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a pan and cook sliced shallots until caramelised.
  • Add sugar, thyme, and vinegar, cooking for 10 more minutes.
  • Slices the pie and serve with shallot chutney.