Lampuki Pie Roll (torta Tal-lampuki Roll)

Lampuki Pie Roll, also known as Torta tal-Lampuki Roll, is a traditional Maltese dish that features the delicious flavors of lampuki fish encased in a flaky pastry. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a family meal, and it's sure to impress your guests with its unique taste and presentation.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Maltese Maltese Cuisine Seafood Pie Roll
Lampuki Pie Roll (torta Tal-lampuki Roll)

Ingredients

  • 500g lampuki fish fillets
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 500g puff pastry
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the chopped onion, diced tomatoes, chopped olives, capers, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cut the fish fillets into small pieces and add them to the bowl. Gently mix everything together to combine the ingredients.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface into a rectangle shape.
  5. Spoon the fish mixture onto the pastry, leaving a border around the edges.
  6. Roll up the pastry, enclosing the fish filling, and seal the edges by pressing them together.
  7. Place the roll on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam side down.
  8. Brush the top of the roll with the beaten egg to create a golden crust.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the pastry is golden and the fish is cooked through.
  10. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Knife Bowl Basting brush

Serving suggestions

Serve the Lampuki Pie Roll with a side salad and a squeeze of lemon for a refreshing touch.

Tips & tricks

For a decorative touch, you can create a lattice pattern on top of the roll with extra strips of puff pastry before baking.

Cost

$20