Russian Holy Friday Salmon Pie (Kulebyaka)

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In Orhtodox culture today is Holy Friday, Easter for orthodox is this Sunday, Here is a perfect russian fish recipe for today! The Russians call it kulebyaka,, the more general Russian word for pie. Inside the flaky crust, wild salmon from Alaskan waters is layered with rice and cabbage, crops introduced to the 18th-century natives of Kodiak Island by fur traders from across the strait. Long after the Russians gave up the hunt for sea otter pelts and sold their claim to the territory to the Unit

Ingredients ?
1 1/2 lb. skinned salmon fillet
4-5 hard boiled eggs sliced
1 beaten egg
(1 lb) puff pastry - defrosted if frozen
Flour for rolling surface
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 Tbsp. dry white wine

1 tsp thyme
1 cup cooked rice
1 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 handful chopped fresh dill ( if you are not a dill fan you may substitute spinach)
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 medium chopped yellow onion
1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 lb. mushrooms (of your choice), brushed clean and thinly sliced
Flour for rolling surface
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

The oven should be pre-heated to 400F. Lightly oil a baking tray. To poach salmon: fill medium shallow saucepan or skillet with enough water to cover about two-thirds of the salmon fillet. Bring water to a...
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Nutritions

Calories
741

Sodium
309mg
12% DV

Fat
47g
73% DV

Protein
25g
50% DV

Carbs
29g
9% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV

Diabetic-Friendly Vegetarian Low-Calorie Gluten-Free Vegan Low-Sodium Dinner Low-Fat High-Fiber Low-Carbohydrate Low-Sulfite Fish European