Koulibiaka

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

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