Plăcintă de Pește cu Legume (Fish and Vegetable Pie)
A savory and comforting pie featuring flaky fish baked with a medley of seasonal vegetables, herbs, and a hint of cheese, all encased in a tender pastry crust. This dish is a delightful representation of Romanian home-style baking, often prepared for family gatherings.
🧂 Ingredients
- 600 g White fish fillets(such as cod, pike-perch, or carp, cut into chunks)
- 2 discs Pie crust dough(store-bought or homemade)
- 2 medium Onions(finely chopped)
- 2 medium Carrots(grated)
- 1 large Bell pepper(chopped (any color))
- 1 medium Zucchini(diced)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill(chopped)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped)
- 100 g Feta cheese or telemea(crumbled)
- 2 large Eggs(beaten)
- 100 ml Sour cream
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 Egg yolk(for egg wash)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
💡 Tip: Ensure oven rack is in the middle position. - 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add grated carrots and chopped bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the diced zucchini, chopped tomatoes, and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the chopped dill and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
💡 Tip: Fresh herbs add a vibrant flavor. - 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs and sour cream. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese.
💡 Tip: This mixture will bind the filling. - 7
Gently fold the cooked vegetables into the egg and cheese mixture. Add the fish chunks and carefully mix to combine, trying not to break up the fish too much.
💡 Tip: Be gentle to keep the fish pieces intact. - 8
Line a pie dish with one disc of pie crust dough. Pour the fish and vegetable filling into the crust.
- 9
Cover the pie with the second disc of dough. Crimp the edges to seal and cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
💡 Tip: Decorative crimping can enhance the pie's appearance. - 10
Brush the top crust with the egg yolk wash for a golden finish.
💡 Tip: Egg wash gives a beautiful sheen and color. - 11
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
- 12
Let the pie cool for about 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓You can add other vegetables like peas, corn, or finely chopped leeks.
- ✓For a richer flavor, a splash of white wine can be added when cooking the vegetables.
- ✓Ensure the fish is fresh for the best taste.
🔄 Variations
- Use a mix of white fish and salmon.
- Add a layer of thinly sliced potatoes at the bottom of the pie crust before adding the filling.