Stargazy pie is a pastry-based fish pie which, by tradition, is filled with whole pilchards. Critically, the pilchards must retain their heads, which then poke through the pastry top, appearing to gaze at the stars.

Is stargazy pie real?

Stargazy pie is a pastry-based fish pie which, by tradition, is filled with whole pilchards. Critically, the pilchards must retain their heads, which then poke through the pastry top, appearing to gaze at the stars.

Do you eat the fish in stargazy pie?

You don’t eat the heads or tails of the fish in the pie; you just pick them out and discard them. Some versions of the pie decorate the top of the pie with piecrust stars as well. Occasionally, the top crust may be mashed potato instead of a pastry crust.

When would you eat stargazy pie?

You’ll find variations of Stargazy pie across England, but as a Cornishwoman, I recommend eating the authentic dish in Mousehole on December 23 at the Ship Inn.

What is starry gazey pie?

Stargazy pie is an odd-looking invention—a dish where fish gaze up at the sky from a buttery crust—but it’s more, too. It’s said to be born of famine.

What is the key ingredient in Stargazy pie?

Stargazy pie (sometimes called starrey gazey pie, stargazey pie and other variants) is a Cornish dish made of baked pilchards (or sardines), along with eggs and potatoes, covered with a pastry crust.

What fish is a pilchard?

sardine
pilchard, a species of sardine (q.v.) found in Europe. It is the local name in Great Britain and elsewhere. Pilchards, or European sardines (Sardina, or Clupea, pilchardus).

Is Fish Head pie real?

This traditional Cornish dish is so named because the fish heads poke through the pastry crust and appear to be gazing at the stars. But don’t worry, you don’t eat the heads, and the fish are boned to make them easy to eat.

What food is Cornwall famous for?

Traditional foods of Cornwall

  • Cornish Pasty. Top of the list is a traditional, genuine Cornish pasty.
  • Cornish Clotted Cream. A must-try when holidaying in Cornwall is the famous Cornish clotted cream.
  • Cornish Yarg.
  • Cornish Saffron Bun.
  • Cornish Ice Cream.
  • Seafood Stew.
  • Roast Tronçon of Turbot with Hollandaise Sauce.

Where is Stargazy pie from?

CornwallStargazy pie / Place of origin

Can I feed my dog tinned pilchards?

Yes, dogs can eat sardines and these small fish pack some big nutritional benefits for your furry friend. Feel free to let your pooch pinch a pilchard sometime, or you could add a sardine to your dog’s dinner every few days to boost the omega-3 fatty acids in their diet.

Can you eat pilchard bones?

Sardine bone are perfectly safe to eat so long they are thoroughly cooked and best practices are employed when eating them. Enjoy sardine bones the Japanese style by coating them in flour and frying until crispy and golden brown.

What do you call someone from Cornwall?

The Cornish people or Cornish (Cornish: Kernowyon, Old English: Cornƿīelisċ) are an ethnic group native to, or associated with Cornwall and a recognised national minority in the United Kingdom, which can trace its roots to the ancient Britons who inhabited southern and central Great Britain before the Roman conquest.