Middle-Eastern Game Pie

A traditional game pie infused with Middle-Eastern spices, dried fruits, and nuts in a rich hot water crust pastry.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 978 kcals 7824 kcals
Carbohydrates 81.9 grams 654.8 grams
Fat 52.6 grams 421.1 grams
Protein 41.6 grams 332.6 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
100
g
Greek Yoghurt
Full-fat
80
g
Butter
Unsalted
1
piece
Egg
Large, free-range, beaten for wash
Fruits
25
g
100
g
Apricots
Dried, cut into thirds
GrainsCereals
300
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Meat
280
g
280
g
120
g
Venison
Cubed
280
g
Lamb
Minced, about 20% fat
NutsSeeds
2.5
tsp
1.5
tsp
Cinnamon
Ground
0.5
tsp
0.5
tsp
Cumin
Ground
60
g
Almonds
Whole blanched, toasted and chopped
1.25
tsp
Salt
Table salt
1
tsp
Salt
Table salt
OilsFats
140
g
Lard
Plus extra for greasing
Vegetables
1
tsp
Ginger
Ground
350
g
Maris Piper Potatoes
Peeled and cut into 2.5cm cubes

Steps

  • Mix all spice mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Boil potatoes in a pan for 5-7 minutes until softened but firm.
  • Fry spice mix in oil for 1 minute, then brown cubed meats on high heat.
  • Add minced lamb and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in potatoes, fruit, almonds, yoghurt, and molasses until incorporated and reduced.
  • Season with salt and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
  • Heat butter, lard, salt, and 240ml water in a saucepan until melted.
  • Combine flours and melted fats to form a smooth dough.
  • Knead dough briefly and roll out a two-third portion to 4mm thickness.
  • Line a 20cm springform tin with pastry, add filling, and brush edges with egg.
  • Cover with a pastry lid, crimp to seal, and make a steam hole.
  • Decorate the top with pastry leaf shapes and brush with egg wash.
  • Bake the pie for 90 minutes, rotating after 60 minutes for even browning.
  • Bake separate pastry decorations for 10-25 minutes.
  • Attach decorations with egg wash and bake for 5 final minutes to set.