Potato pie
Potato pie it is a suitable option for those observing fasting periods or abstaining from certain foods. We can enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is a nutritious and flavorful fasting food that supports dietary adherence during religious observances. That is also the reason why monks prefer to make it during fasting period. Try this recipe is from Mount Athos step by step.
We clean the potatoes well.
We cut them into cubes.
At the same time, we chop the onions.
We put water in a pot to boil.
We add a little salt.
We put the potatoes and onions in the pot.
When they are ready, we strain them together with the onions.
In a bowl, we melt them.
We add red pepper, a little oil and the crumb from the tomatoes.
We mix well.
We cut the puff pastry into squares and add some filling.
We fold them.
We bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 45 minutes.
When they are golden brown on both sides, we take them out of the oven and serve them hot.
To know if the potatoes are cooked, we can prick them with a fork. If they fall it means they are done.
In order for the puff pastry to stick and not to open, put a little water on the edges and press it with a fork.
If we don't have puff pastry, we can use pie foil or handmade foil.
Baking time may vary from oven to oven.
