Recipes

Recipe of Coulibiac (Kulebyaka), a traditional Russian pie celebrated for its rich, layered filling of fish, rice, eggs, and mushrooms, all encased in a buttery pastry crust. This impressive dish, often served on special occasions, combines hearty ingredients with refined flavors, offering a satisfying and elegant meal.

Cooking Time:
2 hours

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 egg

For the filling:

• 1 lb salmon fillet
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1/2 lb mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 2 tbsp dill, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp butter

For assembly:

• 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)

Recipe:

1. Boil the rice until tender, drain, and set aside.
2. Sauté the mushrooms and onion in butter until golden, season with salt and pepper.
3. Poach the salmon gently until cooked through, then flake it into large pieces.
4. Combine the rice with chopped dill and season to taste.
5. Prepare the dough by mixing flour, salt, sugar, butter, sour cream, and egg into a smooth dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
6. Roll out 2/3 of the dough into a rectangle and place on a baking sheet.
7. Layer the filling: (1) rice mixture, (2) mushrooms and onions, (3) salmon, (4) chopped eggs.
8. Roll out the remaining dough and cover the pie. Seal the edges and make decorative slits on top.
9. Brush with egg yolk and bake at 375°F for 40–45 minutes until golden brown.
10. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.