Kulebyaka

Name: Kulebyaka
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 lbs salmon fillet, diced into 1-inch pieces; 1 lb puff pastry (thawed if frozen); 1/2 cup long-grain white rice, cooked; 12 oz mushrooms, finely chopped; 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 4 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 egg yolk (for wash); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp lemon juice

A luxurious Russian salmon pie encased in tender pastry dough with layers of rice, mushrooms, and hard-boiled eggs. An elegant centerpiece dish.

90 minHardServes 6480 cal/serving

RussianDinnerStovetop and OvenStandardEgg-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs salmon fillet, diced into 1-inch pieces
1 lb puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
1/2 cup long-grain white rice, cooked
12 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 small yellow onion, diced
4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
1 egg yolk (for wash)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook 1/2 cup long-grain white rice according to package directions, then cool.
2

Heat half of 4 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3

Cook 1 small diced yellow onion for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add 12 oz finely chopped mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until mushrooms release their liquid and it evaporates.
4

Remove mushroom mixture from heat and let cool. Stir in the cooked rice, 4 chopped hard-boiled eggs, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5

Season 2 lbs diced into 1-inch pieces salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and 2 tsp lemon juice.
6

Roll out 1 lb puff pastry (thawed if frozen) on a lightly floured surface into a thin rectangle about 10x12 inches.
7

Spread half the mushroom-rice mixture down the center of the pastry, leaving a 2-inch border on all sides.
8

Arrange salmon pieces over the mushroom layer, then top with the remaining mushroom-rice mixture.
9

Fold the long edges of pastry over the filling, then fold the short ends to enclose completely.
10

Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam-side down.
11

Mix 1 egg yolk (for wash) with 1 tablespoon water to make an egg wash. Brush over the top and sides of the pastry.
12

Bake for 35-40 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
13

Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
14

Serve warm with 1/2 cup sour cream on the side.

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Questions

What is Kulebyaka?

A luxurious Russian salmon pie encased in tender pastry dough with layers of rice, mushrooms, and hard-boiled eggs. An elegant centerpiece dish. This reference files it under Russian dinner: made on the stovetop and in the oven, rated hard and about 90 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Kulebyaka?

As written, 90 minutes: 45 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 12 (40 minutes): "Bake for 35-40 minutes until the pastry is golden brown."

What temperature do I cook Kulebyaka at?

For Kulebyaka, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 40 minutes, in step 12.

How do I know when Kulebyaka is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 12: cook until the pastry is golden brown.

Can I use another fish instead of salmon in Kulebyaka?

Arctic char or steelhead trout cooks the same way. Thinner fillets need a minute or two less, so go by thickness rather than the clock. As written, the entry for Kulebyaka uses 2 lbs salmon fillet, diced into 1-inch pieces.

Can I make Kulebyaka gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 1 lb puff pastry (thawed if frozen) has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free dinner collection instead.

Does Kulebyaka contain fish?

Yes: 2 lbs salmon fillet, diced into 1-inch pieces. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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