Kurniki with potatoes
4 servings
100 minutes
Kurniki with potatoes is a traditional Russian dish with deep roots in folk celebrations and family gatherings. These small pies made of tender dough with a juicy filling of chicken, potatoes, and onions delight with their rich taste and the aroma of home comfort. The crispy dough combined with juicy meat and soft vegetables creates a harmonious dish perfect for both festive tables and cozy family dinners. The feature of kurniki is their convenient size, allowing them to be served as a portioned snack or main course. They are baked to a golden crust, revealing the full palette of flavors and aromas. They pair wonderfully with homemade sauces, sour cream, or fresh herbs.
1
Soften the butter.
- Butter: 100 g
2
Mix oil, milk, egg, flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Butter: 100 g
- Milk: 50 ml
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Wheat flour: 160 g
- Salt: to taste
- Soda: pinch
3
Mix the dough well and place it in the cold for 40 minutes.
4
Cut the chicken, potatoes, and onion into small cubes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Chicken fillet: 250 g
- Potato: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Black allspice: to taste
5
Preheat the oven to 180–200 degrees.
6
Divide the dough into portioned pieces.
7
Roll out each piece of dough, place the filling, and seal it, leaving a small hole on top.
8
Put in the oven for 35–40 minutes.