Bran Stark's Pigeon Pie Recipe

Bran Stark may not be able to walk, but that's okay because pigeon pies give you wings! game of thrones recipes
Alan Kistler•

Though forced to endure a drastic change in his life, Bran Stark can still enjoy a hot pigeon pie while he watches direwolves fight over a bone in the corner. Pigeon is present in many other moments of uncertainty in Westeros, too: a homeless girl sells them in the streets, a king feasts on them moments before his demise, and several curious bannermen eat them while their young lord tries to prove his strength. Despite these somber settings, pigeons seem to represent something hopeful and light—even when fate would cast the future otherwise.

Bran Stark's Pigeon Pie Recipe
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Prep Time
30
minutes
Cook Time
30
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Servings
4
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Bran Stark may not be able to walk, but that's okay because pigeon pies give you wings!
Total time: 1 hour
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds pigeon or duck breast
  • 1/2 pound porcini mushrooms
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 ounces Boursin cheese
  • 1 roll phyllo dough
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
Directions
  1. Chop the breast meat, mushrooms, and green onions. Melt ¼ cup butter in a pan. Sauté the chopped mixture over medium-high heat for several minutes until meat is cooked.
  2. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Add cream and cheese and blend well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
  3. Let cool and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Lay out 4 sheets of phyllo on a damp cloth and cover with another damp cloth.
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  6. Place one sheet of phyllo on a work surface and brush with 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Place one-fourth of the chilled meat mixture on the upper center of the dough. 
  7. Fold over the sides and roll up. Butter outside of dough heavily. Repeat three times to make remaining pies.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and serve hot.
 
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