Braai Pie

The world famous Braai Pie (aka Kwaai Braai Paai)... introduced to me by Cara Vosloo at a braai at a mate's house.

 

2 Rolls of Puff Pastry
1 Packet of Spinach
1 or 2 Chicken Breasts (fillets) - optional
1 Packet Shredded Bacon
1 Onion
1 Red Pepper
1 Yellow Pepper
1 Packet of mushrooms
Feta Cheese (I'm fussy, so I always leave this one out)
Mozzarella and/or Cheddar to taste

Method:
1. Defrost the dough and roll the first one out onto the grid

3. Place half of raw spinach on dough.

Tip: Make sure to dry the spinach off properly before placing it on the dough. The less water/moisture you have before you start, the better.

 

4. Cut chicken into pieces and place on spinach
5. Add onion, pepper and bacon mixture.
6. Chop and add the mushrooms

Tip: you could opt for frying the mushrooms in with the bacon and onion as well

7. Add the different cheeses (grated)

8. Finish off with the rest of the spinach (PS. The Spinach should cover the dough nicely, it helps to prevent too many juices from seeping through and getting the dough wet.)

9. Place the second roll of dough on top.
10. Seal the dough (as if you are making pies)

Tip: Egg wash the dough for that extra golden brown effect.


Place it high up on the fire and turn constantly until golden brown... This is not a steak: rather turn too much than too little :-)

 

That's basically it: The important stuff is the puff pastry and spinach, feel free to experiment with the rest of the fillings (I sometimes substitute peppadews in for the peppers, often leave out the chicken etc.). Oh... and one last tip... when you make it the first time, you'll be tempted to overdo it on the ingredients... don't! Remember the grid needs to close without "cutting into" the pastry too much.

Good luck, and let us know how it goes.