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Flaky Surinamese Pom Pie with Salted Cod

Name: Flaky Surinamese Pom Pie with Salted Cod
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 2 ½ cups; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Unsalted butter, chilled and diced, 1 cup; Ice water, 6–8 tablespoons; Salted cod, 1 pound; Onion, finely chopped, 1 large; Garlic, minced, 3 cloves; Red bell pepper, diced, 1; Tomatoes, chopped, 2; Tomato paste, 2 tablespoons; Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons; Paprika, 1 teaspoon; Ground cumin, ½ teaspoon; Black pepper, ½ teaspoon; Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped, 1; Fresh parsley, chopped, 3 tablespoons; Large egg, 1; Water, 1 tablespoon

This traditional Surinamese dish combines salted cod with a rich blend of spices and a flaky, buttery crust for an irresistible savory pie.

4.3(136 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 8, 2025

Flaky Surinamese Pom Pie with Salted Cod — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

0 min

Cook

0 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pie Crust

For the Filling

For the Egg Wash

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 612 kcal
Protein: 23.17 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Fat: 36.5 g
Fiber: 3.67 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3673 kcal
Protein: 139 g
Carbs: 291 g
Fat: 219 g
Fiber: 22 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 2 ½ cups	1140	33	240	3	10
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Unsalted butter, chilled and diced 1 cup	1600	2	0	182	0
Ice water 6–8 tablespoons	0	0	0	0	0
Salted cod 1 pound	402	90	0	1	0
Onion, finely chopped 1 large	60	2	14	0	3
Garlic, minced 3 cloves	13	1	3	0	0
Red bell pepper, diced 1	37	1	9	0	3
Tomatoes, chopped 2	44	2	10	0	2
Tomato paste 2 tablespoons	30	1	7	0	1
Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
Paprika 1 teaspoon	6	0	1	0	1
Ground cumin ½ teaspoon	4	0	1	0	0
Black pepper ½ teaspoon	3	0	1	0	1
Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped 1	18	1	4	0	1
Fresh parsley, chopped 3 tablespoons	3	0	1	0	0
Large egg 1	70	6	0	5	0
Water 1 tablespoon	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Salted Cod

1
Rinse the salted cod
Rinse the salted cod under cold water to remove excess salt.
2
Soak the cod
Soak the cod in cold water for 24 hours, changing the water every 4–5 hours.
3
Drain and pat dry
Once desalted, drain and pat dry with paper towels.

Preparing the Filling

1
Flake the cod
Flake the desalted cod into small pieces.
2
Sauté aromatics
In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
3
Cook vegetables
Add bell pepper, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
4
Combine cod and spices
Stir in flaked cod, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and scotch bonnet. Cook for another 10 minutes.
Tip: Important: Do not over-salt the filling after desalting the cod. Pro Tip: For a milder pie, reduce the scotch bonnet quantity.
5
Finish with parsley
Finish with fresh parsley and set aside to cool.

How to Make Flaky Surinamese Pom Pie with Salted Cod

Total time: 0 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Dough Preparation
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add butter and mix until crumbly. Slowly add ice water until dough forms a ball.
2
Filling Assembly
Roll out the dough and line a pie dish. Fill with the cod mixture.
3
Baking the Pie
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the pie with egg wash and bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown.