Description
Most devout Russian Orthodox families ate no meat during Lent, and this salmon dish was enjoyed especially to celebrate on Easter. This recipe can also be made ‘family-style’ by using one whole 24-ounce salmon fillet to make one large Koulibiaka.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 ½ tablespoons finely chopped onion
- ½ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup butter
- 4 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
- 1 ½ cups finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- 12 cabbage leaves
- 6 (4 ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 (17.25 ounce) packages frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 55 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 6