Paiaka Whakarite (kiwi Venison And Mushroom Pie)
Paiaka Whakarite, also known as Kiwi Venison and Mushroom Pie, is a traditional New Zealand dish that combines the rich flavors of venison with earthy mushrooms in a hearty pie.
Ingredients
- 500g venison, diced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 250g mushrooms, sliced
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1/2 cup red wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 sheets of puff pastry
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced venison and cook until browned. Remove the venison from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook until they release their juices.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir to combine.
- Pour in the beef stock and red wine, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Return the venison to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the venison and mushroom mixture to a pie dish. Cover with puff pastry and crimp the edges to seal.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 450 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
Supplies
Pie dish Large pan Baking tray
Tools
Oven Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Paiaka Whakarite with a side of mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, marinate the venison in red wine and herbs for a few hours before cooking.
Cost
$25