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Gluten Free Scotch Pie

Gluten Free Scotch Pie, eat well on universal credit

Traditionally this should have been Mutton Mince, but that’s really not something I come across often in the local supermarkets....

Pastry Ingredients:-

100g of Lard
300ml of Boiling Water
1 Tsp of Salt
25g of Potato Flour
50g of Cornflour
375g of Gluten free Plain Flour
1 Egg, beaten to glaze

Filling Ingredients:-

300g of Lamb Mince
1 Onion, diced
1 Tsp of Mixed Herbs
½ Tsp of Mace
Salt & Pepper to season
Lamb Stock
Oil to fry

Method:-

(1) Add the Lard and Salt to the Boiling Water and stir until it has dissolved.
(2) In a large bowl mix the Flours.
(3) Make a well in the middle and add the liquid.
(4) Mix to produce a smooth dough.
(5) Allow to cool so it can be handled, but not cold.
(6) Divide into ball and keep enough aside to form the lids.
(7) Press into Pie tins and pull up the sides.
(8) Form the lids and then put both casings and lids in the fridge.
(9) In a frying pan add a little Oil and fry the Onion until softened.
(10) Add the Mixed Herbs and Mace.
(11) Add the Lamb Mince and fry until browned.
(12) Add Stock making sure that the mixture isn’t too wet.
(13) Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
(14) Remove the casing and lids from the fridge.
(15) Fill the casings making sure not to over fill.
(16) Add the lids and use a little water to seal the joins.
(17) Make a hole in the middle of each lid and brush with Egg Wash.
(18) Place in a preheated oven at 180c and back for 30 to 40 minutes.

When I was at the butchers I made hundreds of pies a week. We did have a hand operated Pie Former though! Hot water pastry can be a bit interesting the first time you have a go at it. But it’s all good fun…...

 

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Pork Pandi Curry recipe, eat well on universal credit

This was actually a bit of Pork Loin which was intended for a different recipe, but knives are good when the are sharp!

Ingredients:-

500g of Pork loin, cut into cubes
¼ Tsp of Turmeric
½ Tsp of Chilli Powder
5 Cloves of Garlic, minced
3 Green Chillies, finely chopped
A Thumbnail of Ginger, grated
Juice of 1 Lime
200ml of Stock
1 Onion, finely diced
5 Curry Leaves
Salt to season
1 Tbsp of Punjabi Spice Mix (See Below)
4 Cloves
A handful of Coriander Leaves to garnish
10 Peppercorns
A sprinkle of Black Lime Powder
Oil to fry

Punjabi Spice Mix Ingredients:-

Cumin Seeds
Mustard Seeds
Fenugreek Seeds
Nigella Seeds
Fennel Seeds

Method:-

(1) Toast the Punjadi Spice Mix until it is aromatic and set aside.
(2) When cool add the Cloves and Peppercorns and grind to a fine powder.
(3) Heal Oil in an ovenproof dish or Dutch Oven.
(4) Add the Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Curry Leaves and Chillies.
(5) Fry until softened.
(6) Add the Turmeric & Chilli Powder and stir for a further minute.
(7) Add the Pork and stir to coat with the Onion mixture.
(8) Add the Punjadi Spice Mix and astir well.
(9) Add the Vegetable Stock and allow to simmer.
(10) Add the Coriander Leaves.
(11) Cover with a lid and place in the oven at 160C for 2 to 2 ½ hours.
(12) Return to the hob on a medium heat and allow the sauce to reduce.
(13) Add the Lime juice and sprinkle of Black Lime powder and garnish with Coriander leaves.

We served ours over boiled rice. This was a rich and well spiced dish without excessive heat. Very tasty indeed.

 

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