Karelian Pasties – Karjalan Piirakat

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14
Finnish Karelian Pasties - Karjalan Piirakat recipe for a delicious snack
in Pastry

Prep

60 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 ml fine rye flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
200 ml water
1 -2 tablespoon oil
150 ml short-grain rice
300 ml water
650 ml whole milk
1 -2 eggs or 1 -2 egg yolk
1 pinch salt
700 g potatoes , peeled ( reserve 50 - 100 ml potatoes ' cooking liquid )
50 -75 ml cream
2 eggs
lump butter
1 pinch salt
1 whole milk
1 tablespoon butter
4 eggs ( for optional egg & butter spread )
40 -60 g butter ( for optional egg & butter spread )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
200-250
Sugar
2-4g
Fat
3-5g
Karelian pasties, also known as Karjalan Piirakat in Finnish, are a traditional pastry from the Karelia region of Finland. They are made of a thin rye crust and have a filling of rice, potatoes, and milk. The pastries date back to the 17th century and were originally made by the farmers of Karelia as a quick and easy snack to bring with them when working in the fields. Today, they are a popular dish in Finnish cuisine and are often enjoyed as a breakfast, lunch, or snack food. They can be served warm or cold and are sometimes topped with a traditional Finnish egg and butter spread.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix the rye flour with the salt and gradually add water and oil until a smooth and elastic dough is formed.
2.Cook the rice in a large pot with water and milk until it’s fully cooked. Add eggs or egg yolk, salt, and mashed potatoes with the reserved cooking liquid to the pot while stirring. Gently simmer over low heat until the mixture thickens.
3.Preheat the oven to 225°C (437°F). Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into thin, round and flat cakes.
4.Add a spoonful of the filling to the middle of each cake, fold the edges of the cake towards the center and pinch the corners firmly together. Brush the pasties with a mixture of whole milk and butter.
5.Place the pasties on a baking tray covered with baking paper and bake them in the oven until lightly brown.

PROS

Karelian pasties are healthy and delicious, made with simple and affordable ingredients.
They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack.

They can be reheated easily and can be served with a variety of toppings, such as butter, cheese, ham, or even smoked salmon.
They are also vegetarian-friendly.

CONS

Karelian pasties take some time and effort to make, especially when it comes to preparing the dough and making sure the filling is thick enough.
They can also be quite heavy due to the dense rye flour and potato filling, which might not suit everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Karelian pasties are a good source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, protein, and vitamins. Rye flour is known to be low in gluten and high in antioxidants, which can improve heart health and prevent chronic diseases. Potatoes are also a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and other essential nutrients.

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