Karjalan Pies Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetarian Recipes. (Karjalan Pies Recipe). These savory pastries were my favorite thing to eat in Finland. Rice porridge surrounded by a rye flour crust, baked until slightly browned. In Finland, they're often eaten at breakfast or lunch. Delicious topped with ham, cheese, or just (real!) butter.

Brief

Prep 50 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 pastries

Karjalan Pies Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup uncooked white rice

2 cups milk

salt to taste

½ cup water

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup rye flour

¼ cup all-purpose flour

or as needed

3 tablespoons butter

melted

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Combine rice and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Stir in milk cover and cook until milk is absorbed by the rice about 20 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). In a medium bowl stir together the salt and rye flour. Stir in water. Mix in all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon at a time until dough is just past the sticky stage. Divide the dough into 16 equal portions.

Step 3

On a lightly floured surface roll each piece of dough out into a thin circle 6 inches in diameter. The dough should be as thin as possible. Place about 3 tablespoons of the rice mixture in the center of each circle. Spread the mixture out to within 1 inch of the edges. Fold the edges of the dough upward and crimp the edges so as to allow the pastries to hold their shape. Pinch the sides at each end to form a little boat. Place pastries about 3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet and brush the tops with butter.

Step 4

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven until the dough is firm and the rice porridge is slightly browned on the top. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Karjalan Pies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 106.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.7g 5%

Carbohydrates: 17.1g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 5%

Sugars: 1.5g

Fat: 3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 1.8g 9%

Cholesterol: 8.2mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 124.2IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 33.1mcg 8%

Calcium: 42.4mg 4%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 11.8mg 4%

Potassium: 83.8mg 2%

Sodium: 174.9mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 26.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.