Fish pie with salmon
8 servings
30 minutes
Fish pie with salmon is a fragrant and hearty dish rooted in Russian culinary traditions. Its base is a tender yeast dough that becomes airy and golden after baking. Inside lies a rich filling: juicy salmon fillet, sautéed onions, boiled rice, and pieces of boiled egg creating a wonderful harmony of flavors. Salmon gives the pie a rich, slightly creamy note while spices enhance its sophistication. This pie can be served at family dinners or festive gatherings. It pairs well with greens, sour cream sauce, or a light vegetable salad. In ancient times, such pies were symbols of hospitality and festive traditions and remain a favorite dish for many gourmets today.
1
Crush the yeast, pour in a small amount of warm milk, add a tablespoon of sugar and a little salt, mix and leave in a warm place.
- Fresh yeast: 50 g
- Milk: 500 ml
- Sugar: 100 g
- Salt: 1.3 teaspoon
2
Warm the milk and mix it with the risen yeast, add melted margarine, sugar, salt, and an egg to the mixture, and stir everything thoroughly.
- Milk: 500 ml
- Fresh yeast: 50 g
- Margarine: 50 kg
- Sugar: 100 g
- Salt: 1.3 teaspoon
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
3
Next, gradually add sifted flour to the mixture and knead the dough. You may need a little more or a little less flour.
- Wheat flour: 1000 g
4
Leave the kneaded dough in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour.
5
Once the dough is punched down, it is ready for baking after the second rise.
6
Chop the onion finely and fry in sunflower oil until golden brown.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
7
Chop the fish fillet finely and fry it with onion for 10 minutes.
- Salmon fillet: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 piece
8
Mix rice with fish.
- Long-grain rice: 70 g
9
Add salt, pepper, and seasoning to taste.
- Salt: 1.3 teaspoon
- Sugar: 100 g
10
Boil the eggs, chop them, and add to the filling (you can do without eggs as well).
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
11
Divide the dough into several pieces and roll it out.
12
It's better to shape the pie directly on the baking sheet to your taste.
13
Brush with beaten egg and bake at 180 degrees for 15-20 minutes until golden.
