Ingredients
Equipment
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Step-by-Step Instructions
- Melt 20g of butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the smoked bacon lardons and cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add chopped leeks and sauté for another 5 minutes until soft. Pour in wine and reduce slightly, then remove from heat to cool.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining 30g of butter over low heat. Whisk in 50g of plain flour to create a roux. Gradually add 250ml of milk and 250ml of chicken stock while whisking, stirring for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Off heat, fold in 2 tablespoons of double cream and 1.5 tablespoons of mustard into the roux. Incorporate cooled chicken and leeks, seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in 100g peas and 2 tablespoons parsley.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (Fan 180°C/Gas 6). Spoon filling into a pie dish, spread evenly. Roll out pastry to cover the dish, brush edges with beaten egg, and press to seal. Cut a steam hole in the center.
- Chill pie in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Bake for approximately 40 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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