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Kalakukko

Name: Kalakukko
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 5 h 30 min
Yield: 4 حصص
Cuisine: scandinavian, finnish
Ingredients: 300 g rye flour; 100 g all-purpose flour; 200 ml water warm; 1 ملعقة صغيرة salt; 500 g freshwater fish cleaned, gutted, heads and tails removed; 200 g pork belly thinly sliced; 0.5 ملعقة صغيرة salt; 0.25 ملعقة صغيرة black pepper freshly ground; 1 ملعقة كبيرة butter melted

Kalakukko is a traditional Finnish fish pie baked in a rye crust. This hearty dish features small fish, typically perch or vendace, layered with pork belly inside a dense rye dough. It's a satisfying and portable meal, perfect for a cold day.

وصفة أصلية من Forkin

الوقت الإجمالي: 5 س 30 د
عدد الحصص: 4
الصعوبة: صعبة

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تحضير المكوّنات

المكوّنات

crust

300 grye flour
100 gall-purpose flour
200 mlwater, warm
1 ملعقة صغيرةsalt

filling

500 gfreshwater fish, cleaned, gutted, heads and tails removed
200 gpork belly, thinly sliced
0.5 ملعقة صغيرةsalt
0.25 ملعقة صغيرةblack pepper, freshly ground

glaze

1 ملعقة كبيرةbutter, melted

الأدوات

rolling pin · large bowl · baking sheet · parchment paper · aluminum foil

طريقة التحضير

خطوة بخطوة

1
Combine the rye flour, all-purpose flour, and salt in a large bowl for the crust.
حوالي 2 د
2
Gradually add the warm water to the flour mixture, mixing until a stiff dough forms.
حوالي 5 د
3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
حوالي 15 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: The dough should be quite firm.
4
Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
حوالي 30 د
5
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
حوالي 10 د
6
Roll out the rested dough into a large oval shape, about 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) thick.
حوالي 5 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: It should be large enough to enclose all the filling.
7
Season the freshwater fish with salt and black pepper.
حوالي 2 د
8
Arrange half of the sliced pork belly on the center of the dough.
حوالي 2 د
9
Layer the seasoned fish on top of the pork belly.
حوالي 2 د
10
Top the fish with the remaining pork belly.
حوالي 2 د
11
Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the filling, sealing it completely to form a tight, loaf-like shape.
حوالي 10 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Pinch the seams firmly to prevent any leaks during baking.
12
Place the kalakukko on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
حوالي 1 د
13
Bake for 30 minutes at 175°C (350°F) to set the crust.
حوالي 30 د
14
Reduce the oven temperature to 125°C (250°F).
15
Cover the kalakukko tightly with aluminum foil and continue baking for another 3-4 hours.
حوالي 3 س 30 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: The long, slow bake allows the fish and pork to cook thoroughly and the flavors to meld.
16
After baking, remove from the oven and brush the top with melted butter.
حوالي 1 د
17
Allow the kalakukko to rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.
حوالي 30 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: This allows the juices to redistribute and makes it easier to slice.

حافظ على جودتها

الحفظ

Store leftover kalakukko wrapped tightly in foil or plastic wrap in the refrigerator.

إعادة التسخين

Reheat slices in a moderate oven or microwave until warmed through.