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Tapioca pie recipe

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The tapioca pie is a lighter and fitter version of the traditional chicken pie. Therefore, it is perfect for those on a diet.

Everyone loves a good pie, right? However, the snack can be quite caloric. Therefore, a lighter and fitter version of the recipe could be the solution for those who want to eat savory without weighing their conscience. Therefore, we bring you a recipe for tapioca piewhich is healthy and delicious in the right way.

In fact, the The base of this pie is just egg and fresh tapioca starch.. The filling can be whatever you prefer, including vegetarian, but here we bring the traditional chicken filling. This recipe is super practical to make and is simply delicious. It’s perfect to take in the lunchbox for a snack or even as dinner.

Anyway, The preparation time for this recipe is 35 minutes and makes 12 pies.

Tapioca pie recipe

Ingredients

  • 500g shredded chicken breast
  • 4 tablespoons fresh tapioca starch
  • 1 teaspoon of chemical baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tomato
  • 1/2 onion
  • Green onion to taste
  • 2 tablespoons of parmesan
  • Syrian pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 unit of Greek yogurt (learn how to make natural yogurt at home)

Preparation mode

  1. First, take a large bowl and add the cooked and shredded chicken breast. In fact, learn a quick and easy way to shred chicken that we’ve already taught you here.
  2. Then add the chopped tomato, chopped onion and green onion.
  3. Add the yogurt, season with salt and pepper and mix everything until it forms a very creamy and homogeneous filling. Reserve.
  4. In another bowl or vessel, mix the eggs with the tapioca, season with salt and pepper and mix everything well until all the ingredients are incorporated.
  5. Lastly, add the yeast and mix gently.
  6. Then, in silicone molds suitable for pies, add a spoonful of chicken filling.
  7. Using a ladle, add the tapioca dough on top until it covers the filling. Don’t add too much as the dough will rise a little.
  8. To finish, sprinkle a little grated parmesan on top to coat.
  9. Then, bake in the preheated oven at 180° C for about 25 minutes or until it rises and turns golden on top.
  10. Finally, remove from the oven, wait for it to cool slightly, unmold and serve.

Tapioca pie preparation tips

  • The recipe indicates the use of silicone molds, but if you don’t have one, that’s okay, it can be in those aluminum molds. However, in this case you need to grease the molds beforehand, brushing them with a little olive oil.
  • A tip if you want, you can Swap the yogurt for ricotta cream, sour cream or cottage cheese. The three ingredients also guarantee creaminess to the filling of your tapioca pie.
  • Indeed, you can also vary the fillings. For example, diced cheese and ham, pepperoni, or for vegetarians, zucchini and grated carrots. All of these options are delicious.
  • And since we’re talking about a lighter pie, how about a light dessert too? Check out 17 fit pudding recipe options.

So, what did you think of this recipe? Take the opportunity to also check out the recipe for traditional chicken casserole.

Sources: Cybercook Mel and Pepper