Curried Tuna Slice

1. 1

   For the base: Sift flour into a bowl, rub in butter, add egg yolk and enough water to mix to a stiff dough; refridgerate 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Roll pastry to fit base of a rectangle tin (16 x 26cm).

3. 3

   For the filling: Spread well drained tuna over the pastry.

4. 4

   Saute chopped onion& chopped celery in 15g butter, until onion is transparent; spread over tuna.

5. 5

   Melt remaining butter, add flour and 2 tsps of curry powder, stir until smooth.

6. 6

   Add milk gradually, stir until sauce boils& thickens, reduce heat, add 30g grated cheese, stir until melted; add salt& pepper.

7. 7

   Add lightly beaten eggs, mix well.

8. 8

   Spread the cheese sauce evenly over the onion& celery.

9. 9

   Combine remaining grated cheese, remaining curry powder and paprika, sprinkle on top of slice.

10. 10

    Bake in a moderate- hot oven for 10 minutes, reduce heat to moderate, bake further 25- 30 minutes or until golden.

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