Delicious and Flavorful Russian Fish Pie Recipe

This Russian Fish Pie, also known as 'Kulebyaka', is a traditional dish that is loved by many. It is a savory pie filled with layers of salmon, mushrooms, rice, and hard-boiled eggs. The pie is encased in a buttery and flaky pastry crust that is both delicious and indulgent. This recipe adds a twist by including a creamy dill sauce that perfectly complements the flavors of the filling. It is a show-stopping dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

• For the pastry:
• - 2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1 teaspoon salt
• - 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• - 4-6 tablespoons ice water
• For the filling:
• - 1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed
• - 1 cup cooked rice
• - 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• - 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• - 1 onion, finely chopped
• - 2 tablespoons olive oil
• - 2 cloves garlic, minced
• - 1 teaspoon dried dill
• - Salt and pepper to taste
• For the dill sauce:
• - 1 cup sour cream
• - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• - Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt for the pastry. Add the cold butter and mix with a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a disc. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
5. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown. Season with salt, pepper, and dried dill.
6. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the mushroom mixture cool slightly.
7. Roll out one portion of the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Press the dough into the dish and trim the edges.
8. Arrange half of the cooked rice on the bottom of the pie crust. Top it with half of the sautéed mushrooms.
9. Place the salmon fillets on top of the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Arrange the sliced hard-boiled eggs over the salmon.
11. Repeat the layering process with the remaining rice, mushrooms, and eggs.
12. Roll out the second portion of chilled dough to fit the top of the pie. Place it over the filling and seal the edges with the bottom crust.
13. Make a few slits on the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
14. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is cooked through.
15. While the pie is baking, prepare the dill sauce by combining the sour cream, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
16. Serve the Russian Fish Pie warm with a dollop of dill sauce on top. Enjoy!

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