Beer Fish Pie

Ingredients

• 200 g butter, cold
• 3 to 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup beer
• Salt, to taste
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 can (185 g) fish in oil
• 1 onion
• 2 boiled eggs
• Fresh dill or parsley, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Melted butter, for drizzling

Instructions

1. 1
   Grate the cold butter and rub it into the flour until crumbly.
2. 2
   Stir salt into the beer, pour into the flour mixture, and mix into a soft dough.
3. 3
   Chill the dough briefly in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
4. 4
   Cook the rice and let it cool.
5. 5
   Drain and flake the fish.
6. 6
   Fry the onion until soft and golden.
7. 7
   Chop the boiled eggs and herbs.
8. 8
   Heat the oven to 350F (180C).
9. 9
   Divide the dough into two portions for two pies.
10. 10
    Roll out the base of each pie. Layer with rice, fish, onion, eggs, and herbs.
11. 11
    Season with black pepper and drizzle with melted butter.
12. 12
    Roll out the top crust, lay it over the filling, and seal the edges.
13. 13
    Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the crust is golden and crisp.