Karjalan Piirakka (Karelian Pie) With Egg Butter

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0
Karjalan Piirakka (Karelian Pie) With Egg Butter recipe, a Finnish traditional pastry that is enjoyed as both a snack and breakfast dish
in Pastry

Prep

60 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter , melted
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked rice
2 cups milk
salt
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup rye flour
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter , at room temperature
2 hard-boiled eggs , chopped
1 pinch fresh ground white pepper ( optional )
1 pinch ground ginger ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
15
Calories
200
Sugar
2g
Fat
10g
Karjalan Piirakka, or Karelian Pie, is a traditional Finnish dish that originated in the region of Karelia, which is now divided between Finland and Russia. This pastry is typically enjoyed as both a snack and breakfast dish, and it has become a staple food all over the country. The flaky and crumbly rye crust is filled with a mixture of cooked rice and milk, making it a slightly sweet and savory pastry.

Instructions

1.In a pot, bring water to a boil and add rice; simmer for about 15 minutes.
2.Add milk and salt and let it cook till mixture thickens; then let it cool.
3.In a separate pot, bring water, 1/2 cup of melted butter, and salt to a boil.
4.In a mixing bowl, combine rye flour and all-purpose flour; add the hot water mixture and mix.
5.Knead the dough in a bowl or onto a floured surface until smooth.
6.Roll the dough and cut it into circles.
7.Place a spoonful of the rice mixture in the center of each circle and fold it over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
8.Pinch the edges to seal in the filling.
9.Bake the pies for 15-20 minutes until golden-brown.
10.For the egg-butter spread, combine softened butter, finely chopped hardboiled eggs, white pepper, and ginger (optional) in a mixing bowl and whisk well until the mixture is creamy.
11.Spread egg butter onto the warm pies and serve.

PROS

Karjalan Piirakka is a tasty and filling pastry that can be enjoyed on the go.

The rice filling adds a heartiness to the slightly sweet and crumbly rye crust.

This dish is dairy-free and can also be made gluten-free

CONS

This dish is not healthy due to its high carb content, and it’s best enjoyed in moderation as a treat.

The recipe requires time and effort with multiple steps

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The rye flour used in the crust is high in fiber, which can help regulate bowel movements and reduce the risk of colon cancer.
The rice used in the filling is gluten-free, and it’s also a good source of carbs and iron.

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