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Karjalanpiirakka
Preparation info
- Makes
6
- Difficulty
Easy
Appears in
Published 2022
This pastry from the Karelia region, the eastern part of Finland, proudly has Traditional Speciality Guaranteed status in Europe, just like our Stornoway Black Pudding. The crunch of the rye pastry, the salty rice pudding centre and the buttery egg makes this a delicious breakfast dish. Kiitos Suomi!
Ingredients
For the rice pudding
450 ml 1¾ cups 1 tablespoon 230
Method
To make the rice pudding, add the water and the rice to a pan. Bring to the boil, cover and allow to simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. When most of the water is absorbed, add the milk and continue to simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice has a smooth, thick texture. Add the salt and butter, stir and allow to cool completely.
For the dough, first