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Pastie[edit]

A pastie is a type of baked pastry, a traditional dish originating from the United Kingdom, particularly associated with Cornwall. It is a staple of British cuisine and is known for its distinctive shape and hearty filling.

History[edit]

The pastie has a long history, dating back to the 13th century. It was originally a portable meal for miners and farmers who needed a convenient and filling food that could be easily carried and eaten by hand. The thick crust of the pastie was designed to be a handle that could be discarded after eating, thus avoiding the consumption of dirt or arsenic from the miner's hands.

Ingredients[edit]

The traditional pastie is made with a shortcrust pastry filled with diced or minced meat, potatoes, onions, and turnips or swedes. The filling is seasoned with salt and pepper. The pastry is folded over the filling to create a semicircular shape, and the edges are crimped to seal the pastie.

Variations[edit]

While the classic Cornish pastie is the most well-known, there are many regional variations. Some pasties may include additional ingredients such as carrots, peas, or cheese. Vegetarian versions are also popular, using ingredients like mushrooms, cheese, and leeks.

Cultural Significance[edit]

The pastie is not only a popular food item but also a cultural symbol of Cornwall. It has been granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status in Europe, meaning that only pasties made in Cornwall following the traditional recipe can be labeled as "Cornish pasties."

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-'''Pastie''' or '''pasty''' is a baked pastry, a traditional variety of which is particularly associated with [[Cornwall]], the most Southwestern county in England. It is made by placing an uncooked filling, typically meat and vegetables, on one half of a flat shortcrust pastry circle, folding the pastry in half to wrap the filling in a semicircle and crimping the curved edge to form a seal before baking.
+== Pastie ==
+[[File:Pastie_supper_Ben_W_Bell_27_March_2006.jpg|thumb|right|A traditional pastie served with peas and gravy.]]
+A '''pastie''' is a type of baked pastry, a traditional dish originating from the United Kingdom, particularly associated with [[Cornwall]]. It is a staple of British cuisine and is known for its distinctive shape and hearty filling.
 == History ==
+The pastie has a long history, dating back to the 13th century. It was originally a portable meal for [[miners]] and [[farmers]] who needed a convenient and filling food that could be easily carried and eaten by hand. The thick crust of the pastie was designed to be a handle that could be discarded after eating, thus avoiding the consumption of dirt or arsenic from the miner's hands.
-The origins of the pastie are unclear, though there are many references to them throughout historical documents and fiction. The pastie is now popular worldwide due to the spread of [[Cornish miners]], and variations can be found in Australia, the United States, Mexico and elsewhere.
+== Ingredients ==
+The traditional pastie is made with a shortcrust pastry filled with diced or minced meat, potatoes, onions, and turnips or swedes. The filling is seasoned with salt and pepper. The pastry is folded over the filling to create a semicircular shape, and the edges are crimped to seal the pastie.
-== Preparation and Varieties ==
-The traditional Cornish pastie, which since 2011 has Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status in Europe, is filled with beef, sliced or diced potato, swede (also known as a yellow turnip or rutabaga – referred to in Cornwall as turnip) and onion, seasoned with salt and pepper, and is baked. Today, the variety of fillings is vast and includes versions suitable for vegetarians.
+== Variations ==
+While the classic Cornish pastie is the most well-known, there are many regional variations. Some pasties may include additional ingredients such as carrots, peas, or cheese. Vegetarian versions are also popular, using ingredients like mushrooms, cheese, and leeks.
 == Cultural Significance ==
+The pastie is not only a popular food item but also a cultural symbol of Cornwall. It has been granted [[Protected Geographical Indication]] (PGI) status in Europe, meaning that only pasties made in Cornwall following the traditional recipe can be labeled as "Cornish pasties."
-The pastie has been a documented part of the British diet since the 13th Century, at this time being devoured by royalty. The pastie is perhaps most widely known as a 'working man's lunch', a hearty and portable meal that could be easily held in the hand and eaten without cutlery.
+== Related pages ==
-== See Also ==
 * [[Cornish cuisine]]
 * [[British cuisine]]
-* [[List of pastries]]
+* [[Pastry]]
-* [[Empanada]]
+* [[Protected Geographical Indication]]
+{{British cuisine}}
+{{Pastry}}
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-[[Category:Cornish cuisine]]
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-{{British cuisine}}
+[[Category:Cornish culture]]
-{{Cornish cuisine}}
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