Poverty Pie – 1940’s

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 7
Poverty Pie - 1940's
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups chicken stock
1 cup water
1 onion ( peeled and quartered )
1 bouquet garni ( made from a selection of woody herbs )
1 rabbit
40 g butter
1 leek ( thinly sliced )
10 mushrooms ( thinly sliced )
1 celery rib ( cut into small cubes )
1/4 cup plain flour
2 tablespoons cream
1 egg ( lightly beaten for pastry wash )
3 -4 sheets shortcrust pastry
3 sheets puff pastry ( frozen butter tawed )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
587
Sugar
2g
Fat
45g
The Poverty Pie dates back to the 1940s when meat was scarce due to wartime rationing. It's a recipe that was born out of necessity and creativity. This dish was originally made with any meat that was on hand, but rabbit was a popular choice as it was readily available. The Poverty Pie was often served with boiled potatoes and vegetables to stretch the meal and feed a crowd. Today, it's a reminder of a simpler time and a delicious way to use up leftover meat.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 200°C.
2.In a pot, combine the chicken stock, water, onion and bouquet garni. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and let it simmer.
3.In a separate pan, brown the rabbit in butter. Remove the rabbit from the pan and set aside.
4.In the same pan, sauté the leek, mushrooms and celery until they soften.
5.Add the flour to the pan and stir until it forms a paste.
6.Pour in the stock mix and stir until it thickens. Add the rabbit back to the pan. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rabbit is soft.
7.Roll out the shortcrust pastry and line the base of a baking dish. Add the rabbit mix.
8.Top with the puff pastry.
9.Brush with beaten egg and bake for 30-40 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.

PROS

The Poverty Pie is a delicious way to make use of rabbit meat.
This dish is filling and hearty, perfect for cold weather.

It’s also budget-friendly, as the ingredients are simple and inexpensive.
The pastry crust is flaky and adds a nice texture to the dish.

CONS

The Poverty Pie is high in calories and fat due to the use of butter and pastry.

The rabbit meat may not be easily accessible for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rabbit meat is lean and high in protein, making it a healthier alternative to beef or pork. It’s also a good source of iron and Vitamin B12, which are important for maintaining healthy blood and nerve function.

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