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Karjalanpiirakka (Karelian pie)
Karjalanpiirakka (Karelian pie)
Karjalanpiirakka, also known as Karelian pasties, is a traditional Finnish dish. It is a savory pastry made of a rye flour-based crust filled with a rice porridge. The filling is usually seasoned with butter and topped with a mixture of boiled egg and butter. Karjalanpiirakka is typically enjoyed as a snack or appetizer and is often served with a dollop of butter on top.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups rye flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the filling:
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
For the topping:
- 2 eggs hard-boiled finely chopped
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Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rye flour, all-purpose flour, and salt for the crust. Gradually add warm water and vegetable oil, and mix until the dough comes together. Knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes smooth. Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add rice. Cook the rice until it absorbs most of the water, then add the milk. Continue cooking the rice on low heat, stirring occasionally, until it becomes a creamy porridge-like consistency. Stir in the butter and season with salt to taste. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Take the dough and divide it into small balls, around the size of a golf ball. Roll out each ball into a thin, oval-shaped crust.
- Place a spoonful of the rice porridge filling in the center of each rolled-out dough, leaving the edges free. Fold the edges of the dough slightly over the filling, pinching them to create a boat-like shape.
- Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake them in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- Once the Karjalanpiirakka are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Brush the tops of the pastries with melted butter and sprinkle the chopped hard-boiled eggs over them.
- Serve the Karjalanpiirakka warm with a dollop of butter on top, if desired.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 580kcal (29%)Carbohydrates: 108g (36%)Protein: 19g (38%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 97mg (32%)Sodium: 678mg (29%)Potassium: 486mg (14%)Fiber: 8g (33%)Sugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 329IU (7%)Calcium: 195mg (20%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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