Rye and Rice Pies with Creamy Filling and Egg Topping

Finnish-Inspired Rye and Rice Delight

Finnish Cuisine offers a heartwarming blend of earth and simplicity, with a focus on clean flavors and rustic ingredients. This dish celebrates Finland’s love for simplicity and authenticity. Using the best of Northern European ingredients, this Rye and Rice Delight for two brings the homey flavors of Finland’s kitchen, ensuring a comforting and satisfying meal without the fear of allergens. Delight in this dish without compromise!

Serves: 2, Difficulty: Intermediate

Preparation Time: 15 minutes, Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 100 grams Rye flour
• 50 grams All-purpose flour
• 1.5 grams Salt
• 200 ml Water
• 100 grams Short-grain rice
• 200 ml Milk
• 2 Hard-boiled eggs
• 50 grams Butter
• 2 grams Dried Thyme
• 2 grams Dried Rosemary
• 2 grams Dried Parsley
• 1 gram Black Pepper

Method

• Combine the Rye flour, All-purpose flour, and 1 gram of Salt in a bowl. Gradually add 100 ml of Water to form a dough. Knead gently and set aside.
• Boil the Short-grain rice in 100 ml of Water and 200 ml of Milk with 1 gram of Salt. Cook on low heat until the rice is soft and the mixture is creamy.
• Once the rice mixture is ready, stir in 10 grams of Butter, and season with Black Pepper, Thyme, and Rosemary.
• Roll the dough into small flat rounds. Fill the center with the creamy rice mixture and form small pies, ensuring the rice is enclosed with the dough.
• Place the pies on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 15 minutes until the dough is crisp and lightly golden.
• While baking, mash the Hard-boiled eggs with 40 grams of Butter and a pinch of Salt. This will be the topping.
• Once the pies are golden, top with the egg and butter mixture, and a sprinkle of Parsley.
• Serve warm, and enjoy the wholesome flavors of this Finnish delicacy.

Tips

• Make sure the rice is creamy and well-cooked for the best texture.
• Serve the pies warm to fully enjoy the comforting flavors.

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