Flaky Surinamese Pom Pie with Salted Cod

Name: Flaky Surinamese Pom Pie with Salted Cod
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: All-purpose flour; Salt; Unsalted butter, chilled and diced; Ice water; Salted cod; Onion, finely chopped; Garlic, minced; Red bell pepper, diced; Tomatoes, chopped; Tomato paste; Vegetable oil; Paprika; Ground cumin; Black pepper; Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped; Fresh parsley, chopped; Large egg; Water

A Flavorful Fusion of Aromatic Spices and Tender Cod in a Buttery Crust

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

3 hours
6 servings
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pie Crust

All-purpose flour

2 ½ cups

Salt

1 teaspoon

Unsalted butter, chilled and diced

1 cup

Ice water

6–8 tablespoons

For the Filling

Salted cod

1 pound

Onion, finely chopped

1 large

Garlic, minced

3 cloves

Red bell pepper, diced

Tomatoes, chopped

Tomato paste

2 tablespoons

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Ground cumin

½ teaspoon

Black pepper

½ teaspoon

Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped

Fresh parsley, chopped

3 tablespoons

For the Egg Wash

Large egg

Water

1 tablespoon

Preparation

Marinating the Salted Cod

Rinse the salted cod

Rinse the salted cod under cold water to remove excess salt.

Soak the cod

Soak the cod in cold water for 24 hours, changing the water every 4–5 hours.

Drain and pat dry

Once desalted, drain and pat dry with paper towels.

Preparing the Filling

Flake the cod

Flake the desalted cod into small pieces.

Sauté aromatics

In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.

Cook vegetables

Add bell pepper, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.

Combine cod and spices

Stir in flaked cod, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and scotch bonnet. Cook for another 10 minutes.

Important: Do not over-salt the filling after desalting the cod. Pro Tip: For a milder pie, reduce the scotch bonnet quantity.

Finish with parsley

Finish with fresh parsley and set aside to cool.

Cooking Process

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.

Filling Assembly

Roll out the dough and line a pie dish. Fill with the cod mixture.

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.

Plating & Serving