Suomalaiset Karjalanpiirakat (finnish Karelian Pies)

Suomalaiset karjalanpiirakat, or Finnish Karelian Pies, are traditional pastries from Finland. These rye crust pies are typically filled with rice porridge and are often served as a snack or for breakfast.

Suomalaiset Karjalanpiirakat (finnish Karelian Pies)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rye flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup oat milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the rye flour and water to form a dough. Knead the dough until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the cooked rice, oat milk, and salt to make the filling.
  3. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a thin oval shape.
  4. Place a spoonful of the rice filling in the center of each oval and fold the edges to create a thin border.
  5. Bake the pies on a hot, dry skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until the crust is golden brown.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
1 hour
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per pie
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
3g
Fat
4g

Supplies

Bowl Skillet

Tools

Rolling pin Spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the karjalanpiirakat with a dollop of vegan butter and a sprinkle of chopped chives.

Tips & tricks

For a traditional touch, use a fluted pastry wheel to crimp the edges of the pies.

Cost

$10