Cookbook:Nigerian Fish Pie

Nigerian fish pie is a sweet pie filled with fish. It is a popular dish in Nigeria.

Dough

 * Plain flour
 * Sugar
 * Salt
 * Nutmeg
 * Yeast
 * Water
 * Egg
 * Vegetable oil

Filling

 * Sardines

Procedures

 * 1) Sift the flour into a mixing basin, then stir in the sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly.
 * 2) Mix in the yeast thoroughly. Mix in the egg until it is completely incorporated into the flour.
 * 3) Mix in the cold water in small increments until a thick dough ball is formed.
 * 4) Transfer the dough to a tabletop, and knead it with your palm until it is very smooth and elastic.
 * 5) Place the dough in the bowl, cover, and set aside for 10 minutes to rest.
 * 6) Place the sardines on a platter and mash them with a fork before setting them aside. This may be somewhat challenging.
 * 7) Knead the dough a second time. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 5 mm.
 * 8) Cut the dough into rectangles.
 * 9) Scoop some mashed sardines center of each rectangle. Fold the dough in half, enclosing the filling.
 * 10) Use a fork to press the edges together and seal the pastries.
 * 11) Fill a pot with vegetable oil to a depth of 3 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat.
 * 12) Fry the pastries in the oil until browned on all sides. It will take approximately 12 minutes.
 * 13) Remove the fish pies, and drain any excess oil.