James Strawbridge Sardine and Beetroot Pasty recipe on Steph’s Packed Lunch

James Strawbridge served up tasty Cornish style sardine and beetroot pasty on Steph’s Packed Lunch.

The ingredients for the pastry are: 500g plain flour, 250g salted butter, diced, 175ml beetroot juice and 1 medium free-range egg, beaten.

For the filling: 2 x tins Cornish sardines, 2 potatoes, peeled and finely diced, 1 shallot, peeled and finely diced, 1 large or 2 small roasted or pickled beetroot, diced, 2 tbsp creme fraiche, 1 tbsp horseradish sauce, 1 tbsp dill, finely chopped, 1 tbsp lemon zest, Pinch of sea salt and cracked black pepper.

Tartare sauce, to serve (optional).




See recipes by James in his book titled: Salt and the Art of Seasoning available from Amazon now.