Finnish Karelian Pasty : Classic & Twisted ! Karjalanpiirakka

[@Bemaritohtori]

As a finnish guy, I would recommend to put little bit Of butter to the top and eat after that

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

Oh yes please.

[@elina1579]

yes or some as called "munavoi". it's basically just butter and boiled eggs mixed together.

[@bodychoke]

The egg butter is the best part!

[@IhmePaskaa]

no is not. butter and lots of cheese. maybe even blue cheese;)

[@DivusMeta]

+cold smoked salmon!

[@DevilsPig]

What I love about your channel is that you think outside the box. I feel like a lot of chefs or (certainly great!) home cooks are too focused on the "mainstream" cuisines like italian, indian, american etc. . But there is so much more to the world! I'd love to see some more scandinavian inspired dishes or some other countries you wouldn't necessarily think of first when looking for delishous cuisine!

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

:) You came to the right place indeed !

[@margaretyingdrakeofficial]

A Finn just linked your video to me, so that's a great endorsement! My friends in Finland just gave me a bag of Karelian pies to fly home to the U.S. with because they were the everyday breakfast food with egg butter on top & I became OBSESSED. You're right about the flavor being so simple yet so delicious, & Finnish foods tend to be that way. Thank you for the video & spreading the love for such an understated cuisine!

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

***** Yes ! That cuisine is definitely worth it :)

[@IhmePaskaa]

Finnish food is simple but after u eat it for certain period of time, u'll learn how pleakness in Finland is born.

[@user-vq3lx9rp5w]

Ihan sama ajatus! ;-)

[@darlingsapphire1]

In Scarborough, Ontario there used to be a Finnish Bakery that also sold blood pudding sausage, cheese and smoked salmon, but their pulla and other sweet bread buns were out of this world. I just couldn't stop eating them. The people retired and the best of the best is no longer. So, so good.

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

Darling Sapphire Ouch ! I would have loved to taste those delights...

[@Ursaminor31]

Oh no I wish they were still around

[@StatosThaMan]

When Im in finland we make egg butter. Is like 3 cooked eggs with 50 g butter, blend it. Thats orginal. But I love to make them with parsley, alot of gralic, salt and peppar. Yummy! Thats my twisted mix.

[@hehehenhen]

My mother always made egg butter spread by fork-mashing some hard boiled eggs, adding a little bit of butter and a pinch of salt

[@pirjo1955]

I love that you used the Säkkijärven Polkka as your background music !

[@Ama-Elaini]

Karelian pasties are comfort food. Picture sitting down after a long day and warming up one of those. Next best thing to a hug.

[@Megrayne23]

I went to Finland and the family I stayed with fed me these. I LOVED them! You have no idea how happy I am to find the recipe. Thank you!!

[@aaroncameron-smith8238]

Thankyou. My Mummo and Mum made these for me since I was little.

[@MrsKiuru]

Barley can be used instead of rice. Karelian Pasties from Finland are super delicious!

[@mikakarpale]

You forgott the egg butter on top.

[@idaduffy954]

Just love your "twisted" version too....Keep those Finnish recipes coming!!!

[@riku3716]

Not sure if it is genius or heresy.

[@RangodoRafa]

As I'm a more savory dishes guy, I've been thinking on that filled with leftover risotto, and Gorgonzola cheese.... woooow!!!!

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

Hoi Rafa ! With risotto it could be insane :)

[@haurustrum5654]

every time i get good cheese i buy the pies too. smoked cheddar, creamy chili cheeses.. just heat so the cheese melt.. you're thinking well.

[@raphaelzorak984]

Always with easy and tasty recipes. Congratulations.

[@addalittlefood]

These look awesome - love the sound of the rye crust!

[@stephaniefox6942]

Very interested in more Finnish recipes as I am part Finnish. But also I would agree that the cooking is fresh and wild as you say. Thanks for another great video!

[@TLynnP]

Thanks for this video! I love to make these pies, but when I add my twist to them, I add garlic, jalapenos, and sometimes crispy chopped bacon to the rice porridge. :) I never thought to make them sweet! What a lovely idea!

[@Razoreas]

Alternatively you can also substitute the rice pudding with mashed potatoes for a (possibly?) more traditional finnish taste. These are however often referred to not as Karjalanpiirakka, but Perunapiirakka (lit. Potato pasty)

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

Razoreas Very interesting.

[@Rondi78]

I'm am Italian guy married to a Finnish woman. I can't resist putting some spices and herbs to the Karelian Perogies but I don't dare because it's probably THE Finnish national dish. It would be a betrayal.

[@torpmorp1324]

Well done, sir. But why not experiment? Yeah, they’re crazy

[@Isaboeefe]

In Brazil we have a dish called "sweet rice" that's similar to the filling and it tastes like home! I'm going to try this recipe to remember my childhood!

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

Great ! What s the name in portuguese ?

[@Isaboeefe]

It's called "arroz doce"! It's literally "sweet rice" translated :)

[@ludnqka]

Fotografando à Mesa yeah we have that milk and rice with a little bit of cinnamon on top in Bulgaria too

[@crisornellas]

***** Theres this similar "sweet rice" also in finnish cousine. Its called Riisipuuro :) Traditional Christmas morning dish ! :D

[@duallove6909]

First time I see a recipe from Finland. Never imagined a rice pudding as a pie or pastry pudding, but it sound and looked good. Loved your twist to it. More please. Thank you. 💐

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

First time for me as well, but it was delicious, simple and deep in flavor

[@azar31289]

I love karjalanpiirakka. Watching this made me crave it so now i'm going to the store just to buy them. Thanx french guy ;)

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

sai sanai My pleasure ! Loved them too, so cool to discover new foods

[@wardahamal7155]

Awesome ! Yes I would love to see more Finnish recipes. Great video as usual! Keep the good job.

[@jasontorosian4966]

always experiment with new cuisine from all around the world. Another great video.

[@finnbun123]

thanks for your recipe. I'm from Canada but my husband is Finnish. We love these. I have made them before but needed a visual. Kiitos.

[@crash-ry3eq]

Nice to hear that you like them! You should taste karelian stew, it's amazing!

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

+crash123 Oh ! what's that ? any recipe I should look at ?

[@crash-ry3eq]

What it is: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karelian_hot_pot (Yeah it's from Wikipedia but the facts are correct) Recipe: www.foodfromfinland.com/recipes/main_course/karelian_stew.419.shtml (I use it)

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Wow, the filling you made for your inspired piirakka, looks really good!!!

[@katehunter538]

I was taught to make these by a Finnish woman whose grandmother won widespread acclaim for her karjalanpiirakka. She taught me that after baking the pasties, they should be topped with chopped up medium-boiled eggs, mixed with melted butter. I have to say that was a delicious version. I sometimes make these with my own savory twists: I add finely minced onion (or sometimes dried onion flakes) to the rice as it cooks. Sometimes a little freshly grated nutmeg too. Sometimes I substitute a little chicken stock for some of the milk, or add some white miso to the milk. Also, I usually go with a pasta roller to save time. I use a large biscuit cutter to form the crusts.

[@crazyk8e1]

Merci beaucoup Alex! Loved this video, would love to see more like this! :)

[@EzekielDeLaCroix]

One of your golden oldies in my opinion.

[@dimasakbar7668]

Looks delicious Alex. I dunno about that sentiment you said in the end, but for me and i believe most people out there, if it delicious, why nitpick the origin? Coz good food and good taste knows no boundary~. Delicious food make people happy.

[@Rennai13]

Greets from finland! I was too going to suggest this recipe to you! but Aleksi was quicker :). As a baker i would say that you made a great job. Never heard anyone putting blueberries in the karelian pastries :D that's a great idea! i have to try that sometime

[@shirochanbleach]

One of my absolute favorite snacks while living in Finland a year. Glad I was introduced to them, and want to share with my family. ^ ^

[@xxlullabye]

On n'entend jamais parler des traditions culinaires finnoises... qui sont pourtant géniales ! Merci, merci pour cette vidéo. Je pense que je vais m'y risquer ce week-end. Karjalanpiirakka for the win!

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

xxlullabye Karjalanpiirakkapower !

[@linguistin]

Finnish Karelian Pasty is my favorite!

[@Tesdinic]

I was lucky enough to have these one Christmas with my bf's very Finnish family. They would keep them frozen then throw them in the toaster like a pop tart. Delicious!

[@iamserotonine]

I just discovered your channel French Guy Cooking, and I love your videos, keep it up ! Before going to FInland in January and eating an original one, I think I'll definitely try cooking the Karjalanpiirakka at home :)

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

Enjoy Finland !

[@hiihtaa]

Thank you! I was thinking what else I could fill them in? Will try your idea.

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

hiihtaa Go rock it !

[@tyttiMK]

hiihtaa Mashed potatoes, barley porridge, mashed carrots, "berry porridge"... Rice isn't exactly a traditional Finnish produce.

[@paulelwood-guitar]

charming! you've made my day- and you've made me hungry! nicely done!

[@ImRyozanpaku]

I LOVE YOU FRENCH GUY COOKING! I've looked for centuries all over the internet for this recipe! I lived 2 years in Finland, and this is by far what I miss the most! Thank you!!!!! c:

[@ImRyozanpaku]

By the way, Karelia pies go great with a boiled egg and butter mixture! So many delicious memories...

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

Thanks Ryozanpaku Love that sound

[@abelandcole]

These look amazing, can't wait to make them!

[@MorgueRat]

I've been wanting to attempt to make some of these for a while now. I'm an American, so I'm not familiar. It doesn't look difficult, but damn does it look delicious. 😋

[@NinaNooneknows]

As a Finn, I really appreciate the attention! One small note, though: you seemed to use blueberries, but over here, the ones you'd find at a forest are bilberries (or European blueberries). Just saying that they'd give an even more Finnish feel in my opinion, if you happened to come across any! But your twisted recipe was very interesting, makes me think of breakfast porridge and blueberry pie! (Ps. When baked outside of specific regions, karelian pasties are actually officially called rice pasties (or by whatever filling they have) nowadays. That's what you'll most likely find at a supermarket for example. But unofficially they're still often called karelian pasties, as it's what we're used to.)

[@smoaksmom]

Love the twist! Keep them coming!!

[@kayekog]

I'm going to make these,too. Adding yet another adventurous element to my cooking life. I think this pastry might have a "toothy" quality which sounds really good to me. Plus I have about a gallon of recently frozen blueberries from my bushes so I'll use some of those in the pastries, along with a variety of nuts. More Finnish, please!

[@docsiltanen]

Finnish cuisine is rich with recipies that use fresh wild ingredients treated very simply. Go to Finland, you won't be disappointed , just don't forget to check out the markets for the best and freshest !

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

Would love to !

[@juliakotamaki4497]

You need to try korvapuusti (Finnish cinnamon rolls)... They are as heavenly as karjalanpirakkas 😍

[@zacharyp10]

Did the Finns invent the cinnamon roll, or was it the swedes? I don't mean to start a fight here I'm just wondering!

[@在英倫的日子]

This is a beautiful twist, we all love it :D

[@lunafox]

I love the mashed potato versions of karjalanpiirakka. My grandma makes the best ones

[@vanquar6200]

Mitä v****a? Perunaa karjalanpiirakas

[@lunafox]

vanquar Niin joillakin suomalaisilla on jopa perunapiirakka. Mitäs vikaa siinä on karjalanpiirakkaan laittaa jos pellolla sitä kasvaa.

[@erilassila409]

Ohmygod I had no idea you've made a video about Finnish food!! You need to make more of these!

[@Hairysteed]

Finn here. I'm definitely gonna try the twisted version!

[@mpalikko]

On my way to get rye flour, just like my Mom used to make! Thanks French Guy

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

+mpalikko Rye flour is so intense in flavor, love it so much

[@leopartanen9431]

My grandma uses only rye flour and sometimes smashed potatoes as a filling :) Those were basically only ingredients in winter time besides animals and berries which were mostly saved for the holiday delicacy :) Milk was also very popular drink besides water, if you didn't like to drink rye juice or potato smoothies you choised milk :D

[@UncleHam1337]

Actually the tradiotional look is more like what you can see on Finnish Your Food! True Karelian Pastries video, but overall wellmade and entertaining to watch!

[@MaryroseScott]

Thank you!!!! Can't wait to try this!!!

[@emalinel]

Ooooh yum! I love rye bread but I've never used the flour in pastries before, and I think the earthiness and slight bitterness from it really plays well with the creaminess of the rice pudding. Maybe I'll touch it up with that Persian inspired jam ;) looks good and thanks for the recipe!

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

mmmh They might be the perfect match

[@anitaboey6473]

these look amazing!

[@Redjedi6]

the pintching tecnique is a top notch.

[@saffetkaymaz]

Yes great video! They look delicious (:

[@ayabrea8433]

looks wonderful! will try these for sure :)

[@76irodriguez]

I love your videos and the way you make them fun. And because you have so many followers, I wanted to clarify something about the temperature conversions. I don't think there are any ovens that will go higher than 500°F. Not all temperature conversions need to be exact. You see, modern ovens that come with Fahrenheit temperature gauges normally go up in increments of 25°F at a time. So if you had a recipe that called for a 170°C, you will NOT find a way to put it spot on 338°F, for example. You'll have to set it at either 325°F or 350°F, and then pay attention to the time so it doesn't get to overcooked or undercooked. For instance, the MOST COMMON cooking oven temperatures in Fahrenheit are 300°F, 325°F, 350° and 375°F. That would be exactly 148.8888888888889°C, 162.7777777777778°C, 176.6666666666667°C, and 190.5555555555556°C respectivly. Does that makes any sense? Obviously not! I don't think there are any ovens that will have those temperatures in Celsius, specially the fractions of degrees. So you would have to get as close as you can to the temperature you need. For example, 300°F (150°C), 325°F (160°C), 350°F (180°C), and 375°F (190°C or even 200°C). Those would be the closest realistic equivalents. In the case of your 275°C, that would be 500°F. If you know of a regular household oven (not the industrial types) that goes OVER 500°F, please let me know where to get it. I hope it was clear enough, and I hope this helps someone at least. Keep the videos coming!

[@jasminesjoholm3494]

I think they are soo good!!

[@chefs36]

Well, as hakkinen said: if you wann win, take a fin!

[@wookiefearssilver]

Aleksi the finnish gentleman in the video was quite charming in his delivery of course I don't understand Finnish. But you don't need to know Finnish to get the vibe that he's a delightful man

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

He is

[@penguinjavier]

As a Finn in my opinion you find out enough rice but that's just a preference, really Doo though, I recommend this recipe, good job!😁

[@finnbun123]

this is a delicious finnish food. Some comments are not nice.

[@ckarcher]

Growing up in Finland, we had them warm from the oven with some butter, mixed with chopped boiled egg, on top.

[@maryrhudy9250]

What are favorite Finnish soups for the winter? Everybody LOVES soups. Thank you!

[@valentinatoma2049]

I love Karelian Risipirakka that's the name even Suomi build in other way also with egg or with potato .... Kiitos

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

+Valentina toma' Kiitos ! Where are you from ?

[@David-kf2rw]

Just come across your channel and subscribed. Do you have a recipe for Finnish Ronttonen ? It seems similar to this but with a poato and fruit filling

[@jukkis6699]

very good video, thank you for the respect and interest!

[@ivorybow]

Fabulous! Now Alex, how about some Norwegian Lefse! It is so difficult I have never been successful. It always cracks and falls apart when rolling. You are great at those little tricks that make things possible. Help!

[@timoandapoahonensrianan868]

Thank a lot this is,my favorite menu

[@sportybaker4273]

Please do explore Finnish cuisine more. The interwebs need more videos on slightly less known but totally amazing recipes 🙇‍♀️

[@redmatti1966]

A staple of my childhood, äiti made hers with mashed potato and egg butter as the filling. Much better IMO than rice!

[@harryw991]

Rice pastries are Ok, I prefer crushed barley cooked in milk for the filling. In Finland we use also potato puree or grated carrot for the filling.

[@LinkThe0ne]

Very cool video once again, I will definately try it!!! =D I think it is a good idea to try more finnish dishes because I know not one of them and so it's very interresting !! =)

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

they have such great & fresh ingredients

[@wookiefearssilver]

I loved the look of this pastry! I'd imagine it was some what filling with the rissoto and what not. Now I don't know much about deserts and that's why I appreciated this even more so! So, how about deserts around the world? I'd love to see more Finnish cooking also. But when it comes to deserts I don't feel like they have much of a national identity. Of course this opinion is spewing out of a mouth that belongs to a being that doesn't know much. I'd love to learn a thing or 2.

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

Well this is not a dessert ( my twist is, though) . And I agree, with risotto it could be crazy :)

[@Ghozyalfarizy]

you changed a lot its cool to see

[@tonyhudspeth3861]

cool Alex .. question time ... what are the two spanners for behind you on the cupboard doors ?? mixing tools wooden spoon replacements or just Deco...??? i have seen some crazy stuff in kitchens and i am thinking they must have a use :-) cheers bro .. and thanks one again for some good ideas

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

My pleasure Tony, Good to have you on board These are mental salad tossers ! It keeps the "workshop" spirit in my kitchen :)

[@tonyhudspeth3861]

***** haha fantastic..bravo..

[@Kepulikeppi]

Hi. I just found this great video, and my comment comes 3 years too late, but to answer your question in the video: yes. Definitely do more videos about finnish foods with fresh natural ingredients. I enjoyed this, and the twisted version was interesting. Here's a challenge: come to Finland during late summer or early autumn, collect some wild mushrooms and berries, and then cook an improvised meal over an open fire while being outdoors.

[@adinamor6569]

very good and uniqe !!!

[@yg3330]

This is the second time in my life I see rice pudding used as a filling, first time it was in a tart (delicious by the way) and now this, I have to try this, maybe with a little touch of cinnamon... I have no idea if it's very finnish but I'm sure they wouldn't mind...

[@AkuraIchiban]

Cinnamon and that rice filling go great together. We actually call this filling "rice porridge" and we eat it alone without the crust on Christmas and spice it up with cinnamon and sugar. You could definitely try a sweet version of this pasty but traditionally we eat these with butter/boiled egg mix on top. You boil eggs, chop them up and mix with butter. It's great on a hot pasty.

[@yg3330]

That's pretty cool, I'm gonna give it a try :) In Argentina we are used to eat rice porridge too, we called it arroz con leche, hot or cold is a very delicious dessert any time of the year.

[@CalvinSerrao]

What do you for a living? Cos u mentioned in the vid that u eat them during the morning rush.

[@Fudgeey]

So... does anyone else think this looks like a part of human anatomy?....

[@karrineenberg2584]

I don't know about you guys, but us Finns think so!

[@timomastosalo]

Why do you think it's called Karelian... ...pie? Try with it some Tapolan Mustamakkara (Tapola's black sausage), with white sauce. And you can't get rid of human anatomy.

[@michaelclay67]

Hairless hair pies?

[@Kepulikeppi]

Some finns joke that women use hand mirrors while they make these pies.

[@dogvom]

That's so they can tell whose karjalanpiirakka are which.

[@JadeBlackWolf]

Ahhh! you are so damn adorable. I love watching your show and love your humor. Sending love from Texas!

[@UKZoe]

How long will these keep in the fridge and still be good?

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

Less than I week i think. I you reheat them in the oven , they ll keep some crisp

[@leenuska91]

They'll keep good for about a week or so, after that they'll kind of dry up. You can also store them in the freezer and reheat them from there anytime you want to have some. Greetings from Finland ;)

[@jcludwinsky]

Great recipe! But I didn't understand the ingredients of the dough, you use 2 kinds of flour, salt and water right? What are the two kinds of flour? (sorry my english it's not perfect)

[@dimasakbar7668]

I hope this helps, Rye flour 2 cups (240 gram), and 1 cup (120 Gram) of wheat flour. mixed with a cup of water (240 ml) and a teaspoon of salt :). If the dough is too sticky when you knead, add a bit more rye flour.

[@jcludwinsky]

Dimas Akbar Thanks!

[@LELIZEEN]

Bien, avec les quantités que vous donnez, combien peut-on en faire? Par contre, je les adore en les tartinant de beurre écrasés avec des œufs durs (traditionnel en Finlande). Salut et merci

[@TaeBaker]

Hi Alex - can these be frozen? Love the breakfast twist - hoping I can freeze and defrost on way to work then reheat in the office oven. Hope you still check the comments even on old videos. T

[@XtreeM_FaiL]

Tae Baker You can freeze them no problem.

[@TaeBaker]

Thanks! I did a batch on the weekend and popped one in the freezer as a test!

[@torpmorp1324]

Tae Baker try them with mashed potato filling and top it with egg-butter (50% boiled eggs and 50% butter mixed)

[@Grobbekee]

But where to get the Aura cheese that goes so nicely on top of it?

[@evaalex001]

I've read that before Finns started using rice, they used things found locally. For example, berries, meat or mushrooms.

[@kaneshirogirl]

Salut Alex! What is the name of the plant in the 3rd picture?

[@1LRLRG]

My sister-inlaw makes these, since my language ability is nil, she said I can call them canoes. Served with something like an egg salad on top, delish

[@torpmorp1324]

1LRLRG egg butter (50/50). I think those with potato filling are the best

[@torpmorp1324]

So you just mix boiled eggs with butter

[@flowrlenjune9446]

Love this dish. Finnish cuisine is absolutely delicious! 🇫🇮

[@MultiWaller1]

we love them. One can buy them frozen in Finland.

[@DerekDavis213]

Your additions to the rice pudding are brilliant! Otherwise the pastry would be very bland, to the American palate.

[@포근한포근이]

1cup rice 1L milk 3 sugar 1 solt Boil 20min 2cup rye flour 1cup wheat flour tsp solt 1cup water 275°C 10min Melted butter

[@jackmarten8927]

I'm thinking and Indian twist using naan dough for the pastry and kheer for the filling, maybe with some sweet mango pickle.

[@oiawyerphfajherwoiuhwr5893]

Note to self that thing Will EXPLODE WHEN IT BOILS