CYPRUS POTATO PIE

Method

• step 1

  Put the leeks, butter and thyme in a pan, cover and cook over a low heat for about 20 minutes until very soft, stirring occasionally.

• step 2

  While the leeks are cooking, put the potatoes in a pan of cold water, bring to the boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes until just cooked.

• step 3

  Drain the potatoes and stir into the cooked leeks then add the olives.

• step 4

  Leave to cool, stir in the goats cheese and season with sea salt and plenty of black pepper. Add the marjoram leaves

• step 5

  Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.

• step 6

  Divide the pastry in two and roll one of the pieces to the size of a dinner plate. Transfer this to a baking sheet and roll the remaining pastry and any trimmings to around about 5cm bigger than the first.

• step 7

  Pile the filling into the middle of the round on the baking sheet, leaving a 4cm border.

• step 8

  Brush the border with the beaten egg, then drape over the larger piece of pastry. Trim the edges to neaten, then press the sides together with your thumb.

• step 9

  Brush the pie all over with egg.

• step 10

  Bake for 35-40 mins until golden. Leave to rest for 10 mins before cutting into wedges.

• step 11

  Serve with a salad of lightly dressed Cos lettuce.