Goose stuffed with rice and apples
8 servings
150 minutes
Goose stuffed with rice and apples is a classic dish of Russian cuisine that symbolizes celebration and the coziness of family gatherings. The combination of tender goose meat, fragrant roasted apple, and fluffy rice creates a rich, intense flavor where sweet and spicy notes intertwine harmoniously. Apples add a slight tartness to the dish while paprika gives it a piquant touch. The goose is slowly cooked in the oven, making its meat tender and juicy while the skin acquires an appetizing golden crust. This dish is traditionally served at festive occasions like New Year and Christmas, with its stuffing serving as a wonderful side dish. Goose with rice and apples is not just a culinary masterpiece but also part of the history of Russian cuisine embodying its hospitality and generosity.
1
Two large green apples were sliced. Melt a tablespoon of sugar in a dry pan. Fry until light brown.
- Green apples: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
2
Add two tablespoons of vegetable oil. Place the apples and fry, stirring, for 10-15 minutes.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
3
Boil 1 cup of rice separately in salted water, drain and rinse. Add sautéed apples and a teaspoon of coarse paprika to the rice. Mix well.
- Rice: 1 glass
- Green apples: 2 pieces
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
4
Wash the goose well, dry it with a towel. Rub with two teaspoons of salt. Then stuff it. Secure the openings with toothpicks. Place it on a baking tray.
- Goose: 3 kg
- Salt: to taste
5
Grease with two or three tablespoons of sour cream or mayonnaise, place in the oven. Once the goose is lightly browned, cover it with foil and put it back in the oven for an hour.
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
6
Remove toothpicks before serving. Use the rice and apple filling as a side dish.