Tuna Plait

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4-5
• 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 

Recipe

• pre-heat the oven to 425°f
• Place the tuna in a bowl and add celery, red pepper, mayonnaise, half  beaten egg, lemon pepper and leek, mix carefully. 
• roll out pastry to an oblong measuring approx 14 x 12 in. transfer to a baking tray.
• spread the filling lengthwise down the centre third of the pastry. 
• cut horizontal, 1 inch width strips down each side of the pastry to within 1in of the filling.
• fold the end pieces of pastry over filling and lift strips of pastry over the filling from alternate sides to form a plaited effect.
• brush with remaining beaten egg. 
• cook in the oven for 25 minutes until golden.