Ottolenghi Celebration vegetable pie

Directions

  1. 1Add sliced onions to a pan.
  2. 2Add baharat spice and salt to the onions.
  3. 3Mix the onions and spices with a wooden spoon.
  4. 4Sauté the onions until caramelized.
  5. 5Add currants to the caramelized onions and mix.
  6. 6Slice potatoes thinly using a mandoline slicer.
  7. 7Boil the sliced potatoes.
  8. 8Add olive oil to a separate pan.
  9. 9Add chopped leeks to the pan and sauté.
  10. 10Add greens to the pan with the leeks and cook until wilted.
  11. 11Grate cheese into a bowl.
  12. 12Add black pepper to the grated cheese.
  13. 13Crack eggs into the bowl with cheese and pepper.
  14. 14Add mayonnaise to the bowl.
  15. 15Whisk the mixture until well combined.
  16. 16Drain the boiled potato slices.
  17. 17Add the drained potato slices to the cheese and egg mixture and mix gently.
  18. 18Grease a springform pan with olive oil and line with parchment paper.
  19. 19Lay a sheet of pastry into the prepared pan, trimming the excess.
  20. 20Fold and press the pastry edges to form a crust.
  21. 21Spoon the caramelized onion and currant mixture into the pastry-lined pan, spreading evenly.
  22. 22Crumble feta cheese over the onion layer.
  23. 23Layer the potato mixture over the feta cheese.
  24. 24Spread the cooked greens mixture over the potatoes.
  25. 25Cover the pie with another sheet of pastry, trimming the edges.
  26. 26Seal the top and bottom pastry layers by crimping the edges.
  27. 27Score the top pastry into segments.
  28. 28Brush the top of the pie with egg wash.
  29. 29Bake the pie until golden brown.
  30. 30Garnish the pie with fresh dill before serving.
  31. 31Place the finished pie on a serving table.

Ingredients

  • Onions
  • Baharat spice
  • Salt
  • Currants
  • Potatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Greens
  • Black pepper
  • Eggs
  • Mayonnaise
  • Pastry
  • Feta cheese

Equipment

PanWooden spoonMandoline slicerPotWhiskColanderSpringform panKnifeBaking brush

Tips

  • You can assemble the pie the day before, then bake it on the day.