Crispy rye pies with cod liver

6 servings

90 minutes

Crispy rye pies with cod liver are a refined dish of Russian cuisine that embodies centuries-old traditions. Rye flour gives the dough density and a crispy texture, while the delicate filling of mashed potatoes, cod liver, and cream cheese creates a harmony of flavors – softness, richness, and a light sea note. The pies are shaped like triangles, giving them a distinctive appearance, and baking in the oven makes them especially aromatic. This dish is perfect for both everyday dinners and festive gatherings. The pies can be served warm or slightly cooled, paired with fresh vegetables and herbs. Such an appetizer is ideal for cozy home gatherings, reminiscent of childhood flavors and warm family traditions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 541
• Proteins: 12.5g
• Fats: 25.3g
• Carbohydrates: 67.7g

Ingredients

• Rye flour: 300 g
• Wheat flour: 130 g
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Milk: 330 ml
• Potato: 600 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Butter: 20 g
• Cream cheese: 70 g
• Cod liver: 150 g
• Dill: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Mix both types of flour with salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rye flour: 300 g
   • Wheat flour: 130 g
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon

3. Pour flour onto the work surface, make a well in the center, and gradually add milk while mixing from the center to the edges until all the flour is incorporated. If the dough seems too dry, mix in another tablespoon of milk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 330 ml
   • Milk: 330 ml

4. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Wrap the dough in film and let it rest for 20 minutes.

5. Peel the potatoes, cut them randomly, and boil until cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 600 g

6. Add a tablespoon of the water it was boiled in to the potatoes and mash into puree.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 330 ml

7. Chop the onion into small cubes and sauté in butter until golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Butter: 20 g

8. Mash the cod liver with a fork.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cod liver: 150 g

9. Add onion, cod liver, mascarpone, and chopped dill to the puree. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Cod liver: 150 g
   • Cream cheese: 70 g
   • Dill:  to taste

10. Roll the dough to a thickness of 3–5 mm. Cut out round bases for pies with a diameter of 10 cm.

11. Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each dough piece, lift the edges of the dough from three sides and pinch the seams so that the filling is visible in the middle from under the dough.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cod liver: 150 g

12. Bake the triangles in a preheated oven at 190 degrees for 20 minutes until golden brown.

13. Serve chilled or slightly warm.