Aspic pie with kefir and cabbage

8 servings

90 minutes

Cabbage pie with kefir is a classic of Russian cuisine that embodies simplicity and home warmth. Its history goes back centuries when housewives sought quick and hearty ways to feed their families. The tender kefir dough, soft and airy, pairs perfectly with the aromatic filling of stewed cabbage, eggs, and spices. The slight acidity of the kefir balances the flavor, while coriander and cumin add subtle spicy notes to the pie. It is good both hot and cold, making it a perfect complement to tea gatherings or family dinners. Due to its versatility, it can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat. This pie symbolizes the coziness and traditions of home cooking.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 331.8
• Proteins: 8.6g
• Fats: 20.4g
• Carbohydrates: 28.5g

Ingredients

• White cabbage: 600 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Kefir: 300 ml
• Wheat flour: 220 g
• Baking powder: 10 g
• Sour cream: 70 g
• Butter: 150 g
• Dill: 30 g
• Ground cumin: to taste
• Ground coriander: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Prepare the filling. Boil 2 eggs hard, rinse with cold water, peel and chop into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

3. Chop the cabbage, melt 25 g of butter in a pan, and sauté the cabbage for 5 minutes until it softens.

   Required ingredients:

   • White cabbage: 600 g
   • Butter: 150 g

4. Pour about 1/4 cup of water into the pan, cover with a lid, reduce the heat, and simmer the cabbage for 10 minutes.

5. Finely chop the onion and sauté separately in 25 g of butter until golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Butter: 150 g

6. Mix cabbage with onion and eggs. Add slightly crushed coriander and cumin, finely chopped dill, and mix. Salt to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground cumin:  to taste
   • Ground coriander:  to taste
   • Dill: 30 g
   • Salt:  to taste

7. Prepare the dough. Melt 100 grams of butter, cool it down and mix with kefir and sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g
   • Kefir: 300 ml
   • Sour cream: 70 g

8. Add a little salt, the remaining egg, and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

9. Mix flour with baking powder, sift into the butter and egg mixture, and knead the dough. It should be liquid enough to pour out of the mold. Therefore, it's better to add flour gradually to achieve the desired consistency.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 220 g
   • Baking powder: 10 g

10. Line the baking pan with parchment and pour half of the batter into it.

11. Spread the filling on top and smooth it out.

12. Fill the filling with the remaining dough. Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 40-50 minutes.

13. Check with a skewer — it should come out clean from the center of the pie, without any stuck dough.