Aspic pie with kefir, potatoes and mushrooms

8 servings

90 minutes

The kefir pie with potatoes and mushrooms is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines simplicity and rich flavor. Its history is rooted in the tradition of homemade pies, where liquid dough replaces complex layered bases, making it accessible even for beginners. The filling of tender potatoes, aromatic champignons, and caramelized onions creates a harmony of flavors enhanced by Provençal herbs and melted cheese. This pie is convenient for both everyday dinners and entertaining guests – it can be easily cut into portions, and its soft texture makes it ideal both warm and chilled. The simplicity of preparation and the combination of familiar ingredients make it a favorite dish for many families, while the tender dough with a sour milk note pleasantly contrasts with the rich filling.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 392.5
• Proteins: 11.3g
• Fats: 18.7g
• Carbohydrates: 46.4g

Ingredients

• Potato: 1 kg
• Champignons: 400 g
• Melted butter: 50 g
• Provencal herbs: 1 tsp
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Kefir: 300 ml
• Wheat flour: 220 g
• Baking powder: 10 g
• Sour cream: 70 g
• Butter: 100 g
• Hard cheese: 50 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 20 ml

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Chop the onion into cubes and sauté in melted butter until golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Melted butter: 50 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Add chopped mushrooms and fry them with the onion until they release their moisture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Champignons: 400 g

4. Peel the potatoes, cut them into small cubes, and fry separately in vegetable oil until soft, about 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 1 kg
   • Vegetable oil: 20 ml

5. Mix the potatoes, onions, and mushrooms. Add Provençal herbs, pepper, and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Provencal herbs: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

6. Prepare the dough. Melt the butter, cool it down, and mix it with kefir and sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Kefir: 300 ml
   • Sour cream: 70 g

7. Add some salt, an egg, and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

8. 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

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

10. Spread the filling on top and level it. Pour the remaining dough over the filling.

11. Sprinkle grated cheese on top. Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 35–40 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Hard cheese: 50 g

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