Best 3 Kumara Pie Recipes

Kumara pie, also known as sweet potato pie, is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The pie is typically made with a sweet potato filling, but there are many variations that include other ingredients, such as pumpkin, apples, or spices. The filling is then topped with a flaky crust, which can be made from scratch or purchased pre-made. Kumara pie is a popular comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day, and it is also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.

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SWEET POTATO (KUMARA) AND LENTIL PIE

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Published in the New Zealand Woman's Weekly, 16 January 1991. A delicious vegetarian flan that appeals to meat eaters and vegetarians alike. This has become a firm family favourite and one the the few recipes that I regularly make.

Provided by Kiwi Kathy

Categories Savory Pies

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup flour
75 g butter, cold
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons water, cold
1 cup red lentil
1 bay leaf
1 sweet potato, medium size (kumara)
1 onion, medium
2 teaspoons oil
2 eggs
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup cheese, tasty grated

Steps:

Pastry:.
Put flour and baking powder into a food processor fitted with metal chopping blade and pulse to combine.
Add butter and process.
Add water and process until dough just starts to ball.
Remove from processor and lightly knead.
Roll out the dough and use to line a 23cm flan dish.
Chill while preparing the filling.
Filling:.
Put lentils and bay leaf into a saucepan.
Pour in sufficient water to come 2.5cm above the lentils.
Cook for about 20 minutes, or until soft and all the water has been absorbed.
Remove bay leaf and set lentils aside.
Peel and chop sweet potato (kumara) and cook in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and mash.
Peel and finely chop the onion and saute in oil until the onion becomes clear. Remove from heat.
Beat the eggs in a small bowl.
Mix together the eggs, lentils and onion mixture. Add the soy sauce, tomato paste, cumin and salt.
Spoon mixture into prepared flan dish. Smooth top surface over.
Bake at 180 degrees C, for 45 minutes until golden and set. Sprinkle cheese over top after baking for 30 minutes.
Serve hot or cold with salad.
NB: You can use ready bought Short Crust Pastry.

KUMARA PIE

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From the NZ restaurant Kai in the City (a restaurant based on traditional and contemporary Maori kai combined with the best of international cuisine). With purple kumara you may need to add about 1/2 cup of milk to soften the purée. However, if you use golden kumara, which are more moist, you may not need to add any milk.

Provided by Pikake21

Categories Pie

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1/2 cup icing sugar
125 g butter
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons ice-cold water
1 large egg
1 cup boiled kumara, plus
1/2 cup boiled kumara, pureed (remember, you may need to add about 1/2 cup of milk to soften the puree)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

For the base.
Process all the ingredients in a food processor until the pastry starts to come together.
On a floured bench roll out to fit a 23cm loose-bottomed tart tin.
Line the tin with the pastry then line the shell with baking paper, fill with baking beans or rice and bake blind at 180°C for 12 minutes.
Cool.
For the filling.
Process all the ingredients in a food processor until well mixed.
Pour into the baked pastry case and bake for a further 45-55 minutes at 180°C.
Serves this pie in wedges with butterscotch sauce and a scoop of harakeke seed ice-cream.

KUMARA(KUMALA OR SWEET POTATO) PIE

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Make and share this Kumara(Kumala or Sweet Potato) Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories Pie

Time 40m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 lbs kumara (Kumala or Sweet Potato)
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs, Beaten
3 1/2 tablespoons butter
pineapple juice and pineapple ring
1 dash cinnamon
1 dash nutmeg

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 ° F.
Boil Kumara until tender and drain excess water.
Mash with butter & add beaten eggs and pineapple juice.
Place mixture into a greased oven dish and decorate with pineapple rings and sprinkle lightly with brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden,
**This pie is delicious served with Ice-cream or Whipped cream~.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.2, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 59.9, Sodium 154, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 8.1, Protein 4.2

Tips:

For a crispy crust, use a combination of butter and shortening in the pastry.
To prevent the pastry from becoming soggy, pre-bake the crust before filling it.
To ensure the filling is cooked through, use a slotted spoon to remove the kumara from the pot before mashing it.
For a creamier filling, add a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the mashed kumara.
To add a pop of color and flavor, top the pie with grated cheese or a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

With its creamy filling, flaky crust, and delicious topping, kumara pie is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Whether you follow one of the recipes featured in this article or create your own variation, you're sure to enjoy this classic New Zealand dish.