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Pastai Persli (Parsley Pie) Welsh

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This savory Welsh-style pie is a comforting classic, featuring a golden shortcrust pastry shell filled with a rich custard of eggs, milk, and fresh parsley. The addition of crispy bacon adds a smoky depth that balances the herbal notes of the greens. Unlike a sweet dessert, this dish serves as a hearty lunch or light dinner, perfect for pairing with a green salad. It is simple to assemble using pantry staples, offering a rustic, home-style flavor profile that brings a touch of British tradition to your table. Ideal for casual gatherings or a cozy weekend meal.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 439.0
Description
This savory Welsh-style pie is a comforting classic, featuring a golden shortcrust pastry shell filled with a rich custard of eggs, milk, and fresh parsley. The addition of crispy bacon adds a smoky depth that balances the herbal notes of the greens. Unlike a sweet dessert, this dish serves as a hearty lunch or light dinner, perfect for pairing with a green salad. It is simple to assemble using pantry staples, offering a rustic, home-style flavor profile that brings a touch of British tradition to your table. Ideal for casual gatherings or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
  • 4 ounce Shortcrust pastry
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 6 (400&# 194;°F / 200ðC).
  2. 2
    Line a flan ring or pie dish with the shortcrust pastry, pressing it gently into the base and sides.
  3. 3
    Blind bake the pastry case for 15 minutes until the edges begin to turn golden.
  4. 4
    While the pastry bakes, lightly fry the chopped steaky bacon until crisp, then drain on paper towels.
  5. 5
    In a small bowl, blend the plain flour with a little milk to create a smooth slurry.
  6. 6
    In a larger basin, beat the eggs well until uniform.
  7. 7
    Whisk the flour slurry into the beaten eggs, then stir in the remaining milk, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
  8. 8
    Place the fried bacon into the partially baked pastry case.
  9. 9
    Pour the egg and parsley mixture over the bacon.
  10. 10
    Reduce oven temperature to Gas Mark 3 (325ðF / 160ðC) and bake for 30-35 minutes until the filling is set and the top is golden.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 439.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.0g34%
Saturated Fat 10.0g50%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 366.0mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 53.0g18%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
Sugars 1.5g
Protein 7.0g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The recipe title contains "Pastai" and "Persli," which appear to be misspellings of "Pasta" and "Parsley," though the dish described is clearly a savory pie/quiche rather than a pasta dish. The tag "course:Dessert" in the original source is likely incorrect given the savory ingredients (bacon, parsley, eggs); this is a main dish or lunch item.

Gas Mark conversions: Mark 0 = 250ðF, Mark 1 = 275ðF, Mark 2 = 300ðF, Mark 3 = 325ðF, Mark 4 = 350ðF, Mark 5 = 375ðF, Mark 6 = 400ðF, Mark 7 = 425ðF, Mark 8 = 450ðF, Mark 9 = 475ðF.

Cold boiled bacon may be used instead of steaky bacon if preferred.

Keywords: bacon, british, custard, eggs, herbs, lunch, parsley, pie, quiche, shortcrust, savory, welsh
Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/pastai-persli-parsley-pie-welsh/