Tuna Plait

Submitted by English_Rose

"Serve hot or cold garnished with green vegetables or salad stuffs as applicable. Perfect for a picnic or buffet."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 (7 ounce) cans tuna in vegetable oil, drained
• 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 2 ounces red peppers, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 medium egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
• 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
• 13 ounces puff pastry

directions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 425°F
2. Place the tuna in a bowl and add celery, red pepper, mayonnaise, half the beaten egg, lemon pepper and chives, mix carefully.
3. Roll out pastry to an oblong measuring approx 14 x 12in. Transfer to a baking tray.
4. Spread the filling lengthwise down the centre third of the pastry. Cut horizontal, 1in width strips down each side of the pastry to within 1in of the filling.
5. Fold the end pieces of pastry over filling and lift strips of pastry over the filling from alternate sides to form a plaited effect.
6. Brush with remaining beaten egg. Cook in the oven for 25 minutes until golden.