Finnish-Inspired Rice Pastries with Herbed Butter
Embark on a culinary journey with these delightful Finnish-inspired Rice Pastries, a harmonious melody of textures and flavors, celebrating the essence of Northern European gastronomy. Encased in a crispy rye and all-purpose flour crust, these irresistible pastries are filled with a creamy rice concoction, all perfectly crowned with a luscious herbed butter. As you savor each bite, let the simplicity of traditional Finnish cuisine transport you and your loved one to a cozy Nordic retreat.
Serves: 2, Difficulty: Intermediate
Preparation Time: 20 minutes, Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 100 grams rye flour
- 100 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 grams salt
- 100 ml water
- 100 grams short-grain rice
- 200 ml milk
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 50 grams butter
- 2 grams pepper
- 2 grams chives, chopped
- 2 grams parsley, chopped
Method
- In a saucepan, combine the short-grain rice and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice is creamy and fully cooked. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rye flour, all-purpose flour, and salt. Add water and knead into a smooth dough.
- Roll the dough into a thin sheet and cut into 8 oval shapes. Place a spoonful of the rice filling in the center of each oval.
- Fold the dough edges over the filling to create a pastry shell, leaving the center open.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes until the crust is golden.
- In a bowl, mix the chopped hard-boiled eggs with butter, pepper, chives, and parsley.
- Once the pastries are baked, remove from the oven, and top with the herbed butter and egg mixture.
Tips
- Ensure the rice filling is slightly cool before assembling to prevent the dough from becoming soggy.
- For a richer flavor, allow the herbed butter to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 200 kcal (837 kJ) | 500 kcal (2093 kJ) |
| Fat | 10 grams | 25 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 5 grams | 12.5 grams |
| Carbohydrates | 25 grams | 62.5 grams |
| Sugars | 2 grams | 5 grams |
| Proteins | 5 grams | 12.5 grams |
| Salt | 1 gram | 2.5 grams |
