Hoender Pastei ( Boer Chicken Pie )

A hearty and comforting dish, perfect for cold winter days.

The combination of chicken, ham, and eggs in a creamy sauce makes it a fulfilling and satisfying meal.

This pie is high in calories and fat due to the pastry and the fatty ham.

It also takes some time to prepare and cook, making it a dish to enjoy when you have some extra time.

Chicken is high in protein and low in fat, making it a healthy source of nutrition.
Carrots are rich in antioxidants and can boost the immune system.

	5 lbs stewing chicken
	1/2 teaspoon pickling spices
	1 tablespoon salt
	2 medium onions , peeled , halved
	4 carrots , peeled , halved
	2 ounces butter
	6 tablespoons flour
	1/4 cup white wine
	salt
	pepper
	2 egg yolks
	4 tablespoons lemon juice
	3 hard-boiled eggs , sliced
	4 ounces danish ham , sliced thinly
	1 pie crust , dough ( premade or your favorite savory crust )
	1 egg , beaten with
	1 tablespoon water

1.	Clean and chop the chicken into small pieces or cubes.
2.	Place the chicken in a pot with 10 cups of cold water, pickling spice, and salt.
3.	Bring the water to a boil and simmer until the chicken is tender, for about 2 hours.
4.	Remove the chicken and set it aside to cool. Skim the fat from the broth and strain. Reserve 4 cups of broth and discard the rest.
5.	Cut the carrots into small pieces and boil in salted water until they are soft.
6.	Place the onions in a skillet with butter and cook over low heat until they're golden. Add the flour and cook for 3 minutes.
7.	Gradually stir in 4 cups of broth. Add the white wine, salt, and pepper and cook until the sauce thickens.
8.	Cut cooked chicken meat into small pieces. Mix gently with the egg yolks, lemon juice and 1 cup of the hot sauce.
9.	Preheat oven to 375° F.
10.	Cut the ham slices into small pieces.
11.	Roll out the pastry and line the bottom of a pie plate. Add the chopped chicken and then the sliced hard-boiled eggs and ham. Pour over the sauce.
12.	Use the remaining pastry to cover the pie and seal the edges. Brush with beaten egg and water mixture.
13.	Bake for 45-60 minutes or until golden brown.