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Finnish Kalakukko Recipe

5 from 1 vote
I found the Finnish Kalakukko recipe during a trip, and I knew I had to try it. This traditional dish is like a delicious surprise. Imagine a loaf of bread filled with tasty fish and pork.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Finnish
Calories: 482
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs rye flour
  • 2 1/2 cups rwater
  • 1/2 tsp of salt
  • 1/2 lbs of pork belly or bacon diced
  • 1 lb whitefish fillets such as pike or perch, diced
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the rye flour, water, and salt together to form a dough. Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it becomes elastic.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the diced pork belly or bacon, diced whitefish, chopped onion, salt, and pepper.
  4. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Roll out each portion into a large circle (about 14 inches or 35 cm in diameter).
  5. Place one circle of dough into a greased baking dish. Add the pork, fish, and onion mixture onto the dough.
  6. Cover the mixture with the other circle of dough, crimping the edges of the dough together to seal the filling inside.
  7. Cut a small hole in the top of the dough to allow steam to escape during baking.
  8. Bake for 2-3 hours or until the bread is cooked through and golden brown.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Use a food processor to chop the meat and fish for a finer texture.
Make sure to crimp the edges of the dough together tightly to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
If the dough is too sticky, you can sprinkle some flour on the surface and on your hands to make it easier to handle.