By Chef Eric Siew Australian Spring Lamb Pie

Method

For the lamb filling

1. Heat pot with oil till smoky. Brown minced lamb thoroughly and season with pepper.

2. Add in the diced onions and cubed carrots. Cook for another 3 minutes then add in the chopped garlic. Cook till garlic is lightly brown. 

3. Add in the rosemary and chopped tomatoes. Cook for another 3 mins. Deglaze the pan with red wine. 

4. Add the lamb stock. Cover and braise on low heat till the sauce thickens.

5. Finally add in the bulgogi sauce and green peas.

6. Adjust seasoning if needed. Leave filling aside to cool.

For the pie crust

1. Beat flour, butter and salt together till the texture is powdery. 

2. Gradually add the egg yolks and water. 

3. Mix well into a dough 

4. Roll out flat and place within pie moulds. Press on the side and trim off extra from the sides. 

5. Make holes in the pie crust with a fork. 

6. Bake for 10 mins at 180 °C.

For the toppings

1. Mix the mashed potatoes, parmesan cheese, butter and cream in a small pot. 

2. Slowly heat up on low heat till the cheese is well combined—season with salt & pepper. 

3. Transfer the mashed potato into a piping bag with a star nozzle. Set aside. 

4. Heat up a clean pan with oil. Sweat onion, celery and carrot. Add in the lentils, asparagus and tomato concassé. At this time tomato will release moisture to the pan, whisk in a knob of butter. 

5. Season with salt and pepper and finish with chopped chives.

To assemble the pie:

1. Preheat oven to 190°C. 

2. In a par-baked pie crust add the lamb filling till the crust is ¾ filled. 

3. Pipe the mashed potato over the lamb filling in a desired fashion.

4. Bake in the preheated oven till potatoes are slightly brown on the edges. Remove from oven.

5. Arrange the asparagus tips neatly on the pie and spoon over braised lentil. 

6. Garnish with chives slivers and serve.