Fish with rice is a universal combination in many cuisines of the world. It is no coincidence that pastries with such a filling are so popular. We present some interesting recipes for saury and rice pie that are easy to make at home.
Gluten Free Mediterranean Fish & Rice Cake
This delicious dish can be served at the festive table or used as a snack for a picnic.
For cooking you will need:
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (preferably olive);
- 1 brown onion (finely chopped);
- 2 garlic cloves (grind);
- 1 cup basmati rice or jasmine (pre-rinse);
- 1 and 3/4 cup chicken stock;
- 425 grams of saury in oil (drain the liquid from the can, mash the fillet with a fork);
- half a glass of dried tomatoes (finely chopped);
- 200 grams of Bocconchini cheese (coarsely chopped);
- 50 grams of Parmesan cheese (grate finely);
- 100 grams of young spinach leaves (chopped);
- 3 eggs (beat slightly).
Cooking process
A recipe for saury and rice pie will quickly become a favorite on your menu. It’s easy to cook:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Fry, stirring constantly, for 7-8 minutes until the onion is soft.
- Increase heat to maximum and add rice. Cook, stirring, no more than 1 minute.
- Pour rice into the broth. Reduce heat to a minimum. Cover and simmer another 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Leave covered for 10 minutes.
- Gently place in a bowl and let it cool.
Preheat the oven to 190 ° C. Lubricate the bottom and sides of the split mold (20 cm diameter) with oil.
In the chilled rice mixture, add saury, tomatoes, boccini, parmesan, spinach and eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
Put the mixture in the prepared form, slightly tighten the top and smooth the surface.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the edges are browned.
No need to remove from the mold immediately, give the cake another 10 minutes.
To make it easier to remove, carefully separate it from the edges with a wide knife or wooden spatula.
Cut the finished cake into slices and serve warm.
Another gluten free option
This is a great recipe for gluten-free saury and rice pie (photo below). This dish is perfect for a delicious breakfast or dinner. The dough is made from rice, eggs, onions, dill and celery, the filling from saury is complemented by Swiss cheese. A delicious cake will be ready in an hour.
You will need the following:
- 2.5 cups cooked rice (refrigerate);
- 6 eggs;
- 2 tsp vegetable oil;
- 2/3 cup diced onions;
- half a glass of celery (cut into small cubes);
- 170 ml skim milk;
- 1 tbsp. l chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp. dried);
- 1/8 tsp salts;
- 1/8 tsp pepper;
- 170 grams of saury (without liquid from a jar);
- 3/4 cup shredded light Swiss cheese.
Cooking a quick gluten-free cake
This recipe for saury and rice pie suggests the following.
Preheat the oven to 190 ° C. Lubricate the detachable round shape (23 cm diameter) with oil.
Combine rice and one beaten egg in a deep bowl. Put this mixture on the bottom of the mold and on the sides, pressing lightly. It turned out a dense form from the dough that needs to be filled.
Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan. Add onions and celery. Fry for about 5 minutes, stirring until tender.
Beat the remaining eggs, warmed milk, dill, salt and pepper in a large container. Stir with onion mixture, saury and half the cheese. Put evenly in the rice base. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Bake in a preheated oven at 190 ° C for about half an hour. Cool a little and cut into small pieces. Serve warm or cold.
Sour cream test option
If you are tired of traditional dinners, you can try this unusual recipe for fish pie with saury and rice. The dough is very tasty. This cake is unusually soft, fragrant and juicy. Your family will appreciate it.
Another plus of this recipe for saury and rice pie is that it is easy to cook. Despite the fact that you need to knead the dough, it does not take much time.
You will need:
- unsalted butter (melted) - half a glass;
- wheat flour - 1 cup;
- sour cream - 1 glass;
- saury in its own juice (without liquid from a jar) - 4 glasses;
- bulb;
- carrot;
- rice - half a glass;
- olive oil - 15 ml;
- hard cheese - one and a half glasses;
- 2 eggs;
- black pepper to taste;
- salt.
How to bake such a cake?
First, prepare the dough: mix the flour, melted butter and 4 tablespoons of sour cream. Add a pinch of salt. The dough should be soft.
Mash the fish with a fork, mix it with chopped onions, carrots and boiled rice. Add vegetable oil, eggs and the rest of sour cream. Put in a mixture a glass of grated cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Put the resulting dough into the mold. Fill with the filling. Add a layer of grated cheese on top. Put the cake in the oven, preheated to 170 degrees, and bake for 40 - 50 minutes.
If you wish, you can use other types of dough to prepare this dish. It doesn’t matter if it is homemade or if you buy it in a supermarket. For example, you can choose a pie recipe with saury and rice from puff pastry, having prepared the filling according to the guide presented above. In any case, the cake will turn out delicious.
Yeast option
This recipe for saury and rice with yeast dough can be realized even by a novice. You can use canned fish in oil or in your own juice. The main thing is to drain the liquid from the can and pre-knead the saury with a fork.
Do not worry that the dough is too thin. Yes, the filling will almost drown in it, but as a result you will have a delicious pie filled with soft-tasting saury. You can prepare this dish for a family celebration or take it with you on a picnic.
For this pie recipe with saury and rice with yeast dough you will need the following.
For the test:
- 180 grams of self-rising flour (with the addition of instant yeast);
- 250 grams of sour cream;
- 50 ml of olive oil;
- 4 eggs;
- 1 teaspoon of mustard;
- 1 teaspoon of salt.
For filling:
- 300 grams of saury;
- half a glass of rice;
- 3 eggs;
- 1 bunch of green onions;
- salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking process
Preheat the oven to 180 ° C. Prepare a solid round (non-spring) baking dish (about 30 cm in diameter).
Boil the eggs thoroughly, let cool, chop them. Thinly chop the onion. Put the rice in a small pan, pour hot water so that it completely covers it, and bring to a boil. Then turn down the heat to a minimum. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
Mix all the ingredients for the pie filling in a deep bowl, adding seasoning.
Beat eggs in a separate container. Add sour cream, mustard and olive oil while continuing to whisk the mixture. Combine the flour and salt on a sheet of parchment, pour into a bowl with egg mixture and mix thoroughly. Leave to stand for 15-20 minutes.
Pour most of the dough into a greased form, spread the filling from the fish on top. She will sink, which is normal. Pour the remaining dough and bake at 180 ° C for about half an hour.
Let the finished cake stand a little. Serve it well with fish stock or green salad.
Another option without flour
You can prepare this delicious dish for dinner, and if there is a slice left, heat it in the oven the next morning and treat your family to a hearty breakfast.
This version of the cake does not contain gluten and is considered low-calorie, so it is suitable for those who are on a diet.
Required:
- 225 grams of boiled white rice;
- 185 grams of canned saury in its own juice (without liquid from a can, knead with a fork);
- 70 grams of tomatoes (coarsely chopped);
- 1 large zucchini (grate);
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil;
- 75 grams of fat-free feta cheese (knead with a fork);
- 2 eggs (beat slightly).
Cooking Casserole Pie
This recipe for saury and rice pie is as simple as the previous ones. Preheat the oven to 200 ° C. Prepare a baking dish measuring 19 x 9 cm, cover the bottom with parchment.
Put rice, saury, tomatoes, zucchini, basil and two-thirds of feta in a deep bowl. Add the egg and mix until smooth. Season with pepper.
Send the mixture to the mold, the surface must be carefully leveled. Sprinkle with the remaining feta cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. After removing the cake from the oven, let it stand for about five minutes, so that it cools down a bit. Cut into pieces and serve on lettuce leaves.
This recipe can be slightly modified if desired. You can take any dough and use all the other components as a filling for it. But judging by the reviews, an ideal option would be shortbread dough. Since in its raw form it is quite dense, it will not creep away from the moist filler, and the finished cake will melt in the mouth.