stargazy pie
Stargazy pie is a traditional Cornish dish from Mousehole, a fishing village in Cornwall, England. It features a pastry crust filled with fish, typically pilchards, along with potatoes, onions, and eggs. The unique aspect of this pie is that the fish are arranged with their heads poking out of the crust, giving the appearance of gazing up at the stars.
The dish is often associated with the celebration of Tom Bawcock's Eve, which honors a local fisherman who is said to have saved the village from famine. Stargazy pie is not only a culinary delight but also a symbol of the community's maritime heritage.