Botswanan Chicken Pie (Botswana)

1. 1

   Fry the onions in the butter until translucent, then add the apple, chicken, currants and chili powder.

2. 2

   Cook for about a minute, then add the tomatoes and salt to taste. Keep cooking for another five minutes or so (the finished mixture should be pretty dry).

3. 3

   Meanwhile, make the dough. Sift the flour and baking soda together, then add the butter, working it with your fingers until you get a texture like fine breadcrumbs.

4. 4

   Now whisk the egg whites together with one egg yolk and add it to the dough. Add the water in small amounts until you get the right consistency for a pastry dough. Cut out circles about 6 inches wide or so.

5. 5

   Drop enough filling on each dough piece to cover about half the circle, with enough room left over to pinch the edges together.

6. 6

   Fold over to a half-moon shape. Repeat until you either run out of dough or filling. Prick each pie to vent.

7. 7

   Mix the remaining egg yolk with 1 tbsp of water and brush the surface of each pie.

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   Transfer to a well-oiled baking sheet (they stick, so make sure to use plenty of grease) and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the pies turn a nice golden brown color.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.