Non-VegetarianRussian Alaskan cuisine Main Course

Pirok (Alaska Salmon Pie)

Name: Pirok (Alaska Salmon Pie)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Russian Alaskan
Ingredients: 2 rounds Pie dough, double crust; 2 lb Salmon fillet, cooked and flaked; 2 cups Cooked white rice; 1 large Onion; 3 tbsp Butter; 3 whole Hard-boiled eggs; 3 tbsp Fresh dill; 1 tsp salt and pepper; 1 whole Egg wash

A layered baked pie of salmon, rice, and onion encased in a rich pastry crust, tracing back to Russian Alaska.

🇺🇸United States· Alaska

Prep: 45 min
Cook: 50 min
Total: 95 min
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Medium
Calories: 410 kcal

Ingredients

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Servings

2 rounds Pie dough, double crust — homemade or store-bought
2 lb Salmon fillet, cooked and flaked
2 cups Cooked white rice
1 large Onion — diced and sautéed
3 tbsp Butter — melted
3 whole Hard-boiled eggs — sliced
3 tbsp Fresh dill — chopped
1 tsp salt and pepper — to taste
1 whole Egg wash — beaten egg

Equipment

•Baking dish
•Rolling pin

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 410 kcal
fat: 20
carbs: 36
protein: 22
calories: 410

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Place one round of pie dough into a baking dish.
2
Saute diced onion in butter until it turns soft and clear.
3
Mix flaked salmon, cooked rice, sauteed onion, dill, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
4
Spread half of the salmon-rice mixture evenly across the bottom crust.
5
Lay sliced hard-boiled eggs over the mixture in an even layer if using.
6
Cover with the rest of the salmon-rice mixture. Press down gently to compact it.
7
Lay the second round of dough over the top. Pinch and seal the edges tightly.
8
Cut a few small slits in the top crust for steam. Brush the top with egg wash.
9
Bake for 40-45 minutes until the crust turns deep golden brown.
10
Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Chef's tips

Use day-old cooked rice so the filling holds together without getting soggy. Do not skip the fresh dill, as it gives this dish its classic flavor.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers wrapped tightly for up to 3 days.

Reheating

Reheat slices in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes to keep the crust crisp.

Common mistakes to avoid

•Using warm, freshly cooked rice, which makes the inside of the pie soggy.
•Failing to pinch the dough edges tightly, letting the filling leak out while baking.