I have made a puff pastry! Can you believe?! 😀 And it was a classic recipe, not a cheat one. Though it has turned out not really good as I expected, I think I put a bit much of butter, or it wasn’t very cold.. But I’m still proud of myself, and the pastry is hundred times better then the store-bought. Moreover, puff pastry in stores is usually made from margarine or palm oil, which are trans-fats, the worst type of fat you can consume.
The below recipe is a classic recipe of Russian cabbage pie. This time I used puff pastry, the pie turned out crispy, buttery, comforting and so tasty! When I lived in Russia, usually we made a good quantity of this dough (which I used in koulebyaka-pie), and made one huge pie with savory filling; if we’d had some remaining dough we made small pirogki (small pies) with jam or sweet tvorog (cottage cheese).
There is no filling recipe, because it’s hard to count grams of cabbage if you don’t know how big or small will be the pie. One loves when the dough is thick, another when the filling is falling out from the pie. You can have a look ‘the guide how to’ below, but the quantity of ingredients adjust to your own taste.
For the cabbage filling, shred some fresh cabbage, and slightly braise it along with chopped onion and spices. Then add coarsely chopped hard-boiled eggs, and season with salt, that’s it! The lovely cabbage filling is ready!
I know, the pie is very simple, but it’s so comforting, that after first bite you begin to feel like you are at home.. Sweet home! ❤ I’m bringing the pie to all party-people over there; I truly hope you will enjoy it!
Russian Cabbage Pie
The pie is equally good reheated for lunch or dinner next day!
Ingredients
Cabbage filling
Fresh cabbage, shreded
1 small or medioum onion, finely chopped
1-2 tsp cumin
2-4 Tbsp chopped fresh dill, optional
sea salt, to taste
2-3 Tbsp sunflower oil
2-3 eggs, hard-boiled
Puff pastry
300g flour
50g chilled butter
a pinch of salt
150ml very cold water
220g chilled butter for layering
Glazing
1 egg yolk + 1 Tbsp milk or only milk
sesame seeds for decoration, optional
Method
In a big frying pan, add onion, cumin, cabbage and fry on a moderate heat for 5-10 minutes. Reduce the heat, add salt, some water (if the cabbage begins to burn), cover and braise for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Season with salt, add chopped dill, if desired. Mix with chopped eggs.
Brush the pie with egg wash, sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in preheated 180C/360F oven for 25-35 minutes (the mentioned time is enough even for a big pie).
Let it cool for 10 minutes. Enjoy with a glass of milk!
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Oh my, I would love to try this cabbage pie, especially with the homemade puff pastry. Your homemade puff pastry looks great!
Thank you, Ngan! I’m happy that pastry seems good to you! 🙂
This looks absolutely beautiful!
It is! And tasty 😉
Wow I”m proud of you too! It’s pretty cool when you make something you haven’t done before and it turns out okay. Using the puff pastry to make this homey pie is just perfect. This really is a great recipe. Yum!
I’m totally with you about homemade pastry! And I do love pies! 😀 Appreciate the comment, Amanda, it means a lot to me! ❤
You are so adventurous in the kitchen – well done for making your own puff – it’s quite the achievement. Thank you for bringing this to the party – Happy Fiesta Friday to you.
I’m not satisfied with the result.. I’ll try to make it again! I feel encouraged by many words of support, including yours! Thank you, Selma!
I am in love with this pie! I love cabbage, but I have not heard of this cabbage pie. It sounds so good and the pastry pie shell looks beautiful with such a lovely color.
I like cabbage too, whether it’s fresh or stewed! 🙂 Such filling has been very popular, it’s hearty and pretty good (and cheap).
making puff pastry – I am impressed!
Thank you! 😀
Looks beautiful and I love the idea of the cabbage filling! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thanks for commenting, Ronit! 😉
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very nice! Simple is often best 🙂
I love cabbage raw and cooked. I make cabbage mixed rice and dolmeh of course. Now, thanks to you, I know of cabbage pie.
I’m happy to share! I think, you will like this filling, Fae; it’s delicious! Thanks for the comment! 🙂
It looks perfect and bravo for your first time doing the puff pastry 🙂
Thanks a lot!
Wow, that pie sure looks good Mila 🙂
Thank you, Naina! Which pastry/dough is your favorite?
That looks fabulous. Too much butter? Nah. It looks perfect.
Thanks for your supportive words! 🙂
This pie looks yummy! Making your own pastry can feel like such a hassle, but it’s definitely worth the effort and yours looks perfect to me!
It’s a pleasure to hear positive encouragement! 🙂 Do you have a favorite pie recipe, Michelle?
Your homemade puff pastry looks amazing! What a cool recipe for a pie…love this!
I’m so glad to hear warm words! Thank you, Bonnie! 🙂
Wow cabbage pie is totally new for me:-) looks yummy
It’s a good thing to discover a new recipe, isn’t it? Just give it a try! 🙂
You have inspired me to have another go at puff pastry. The filling looks delicious too. Can’t wait to try this one! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! You’re creative person, Hilda, so I can only guess what interesting filling you can use.. 🙂 I love about puff pastry, that it can be frozen!
I bow down to you, Mila! Homemade puff pastry is no joke! You did an incredible job!
Thanks a lot! Thou it wasn’t perfect first time, but pretty good! 🙂
So Impressed with your pastry!
Oh, I’m so pleased.. Thanks! 🙂
Wow! Mila! Congratulations on making your own puff pastry – I am jealous. 😀 You think you could make a tutorial on out pool party? Haha! Anyway, this cabbage pie looks really comforting – I could take two slices right now – burp!! 😛
Have a lovely week!
I can make a tutorial how to eat this pie! 😀
Have a great week too, honey!
That will be so great. 😀
I love your Russian recipes, it´s a cuisine I hardly now except from the dishes I have had at a friend of mine´s (she cooks Russian brilliantly) – not to speak of the puff pastry making. Very cool!!
I hope you will try to cook something! Which Russian friend’s recipe do you like the most?
Thanks for your lovely comment! 🙂
I love borscht and pirogue, 2 classics I guess…
I have to make the same comment as so many others. I can’t believe you made your own puff pastry. Your pie is magazine beautiful!
😀 Thank you! I’m touched by all attention to my frugal pie!
Well done on the pastry. Once you’ve mastered it, you’ll never buy the stuff again (well, not if you’re going to have to eat it!)
WOW, props to you for creating such a beautiful dish and making your own puff pastry, I’ll definitely have to try that sometime, love this!!
Thank you, Stephanie! You know, you may start with the cheat puff pastry recipe, it’s easier and great too! 🙂
Bravo on the puff pastry. My daughter made some this summer, but I have never tried it. I’ll have to do it. My boyfriend is Russian-Ukrainian and I would love to surprise him with a recipe from home.
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