Quick and Easy Cabbage Pie with Kefir

Simple and fast, from affordable products — for the whole family! A classic jellied pie with cabbage on kefir is a helper for any occasion when you don’t have time to stand at the stove for a long time. It is suitable for a quick dinner or picnic and any snack, because it is good both hot and cold. Try it!
cook time: 1h 20 min
Liam Carson
Quick and Easy Cabbage Pie with Kefir

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

181
Calories
10g
Fat
15g
Carbs
6g
Protein

Ingredients (8 portions)

For dough:

Eggs 2 pc
Kefir 250 ml
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Salt 0.33 tsp
Baking powder 1 tsp
Wheat flour 220 g

For filling:

White cabbage 400 g
Eggs 2 pc
Salt to taste
Vegetable oil 3 tbsp
Parsley 5 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make a classic cabbage pie with kefir? Start by preparing the ingredients for the filling. It needs to be made in advance so that it cools down. Take refined vegetable oil. Dill or green onions are also suitable for greens.

Step 2

Step 2
Peel the cabbage from the top damaged leaves, wash and dry. Chop the cabbage into thin strips.

Step 3

Step 3
In a frying pan with vegetable oil, simmer the cabbage over moderate heat until half cooked. Stir occasionally so that the cabbage cooks evenly. Cooking time will depend on the properties of the vegetable. If the cabbage is early, from a fresh harvest, it will cook faster. Plus itʼs much juicier. If the cabbage is from an old harvest, it is usually a bit dry. In this case, you can add a couple of tablespoons of hot water.

Step 4

Step 4
Wash the parsley, dry it, chop finely.

Step 5

Step 5
Halfway through cooking, salt the cabbage, add chopped parsley, and stir. Greens will give the filling a spicy taste and aroma. Simmer the cabbage until cooked, remembering to stir.

Step 6

Step 6
In a small bowl, beat the eggs with a fork until smooth.

Step 7

Step 7
Pour the beaten eggs into the pan with the cabbage.

Step 8

Step 8
Mix well so that the eggs are evenly distributed throughout the filling. Remove the pan from the heat and cool the filling. You can transfer it to a separate bowl for faster cooling.

Step 9

Step 9
While the filling is cooling, start preparing the dough for the jellied pie. The products should be at room temperature, so remove the eggs and kefir from the refrigerator in advance.

Step 10

Step 10
Mix flour with baking powder, sift through a fine sieve to enrich it with oxygen. This will allow the dough to rise better during baking. You will learn about the role of baking powder in baked goods and whether it can be replaced in the article at the end of the recipe.

Step 11

Step 11
To knead the dough, take a non-small bowl with high sides to make it convenient to knead the dough. Whisk the eggs and salt until smooth.

Step 12

Step 12
Pour in kefir, stir.

Step 13

Step 13
Add vegetable oil, stir again.

Step 14

Step 14
Add flour sifted with baking powder. First, carefully mix the dough so that the flour does not scatter along the walls of the dish. When the flour combines with the liquid part, vigorously stir the dough with a whisk until the lumps disappear. You may need a little less or more flour, depending on the consistency of the dough. Read about the properties of flour in the link at the end of the recipe.

Step 15

Step 15
The dough is homogeneous, similar in consistency to pancake dough. It slowly drips off the spoon. Depending on the quality and properties of the flour, more may be required. If the dough is liquid, then add another 15-20 grams. flour.

Step 16

Step 16
Grease a baking dish with vegetable oil, pour half of the dough, smooth it out. I have a mold measuring 18*18 cm. It’s better not to take a mold that is too small. The layer of dough will be large and the pie will not bake well. For information on choosing a baking dish, as well as how to choose a different size dish, read the articles linked at the end of the recipe.

Step 17

Step 17
Spread the cabbage filling evenly onto the dough.

Step 18

Step 18
Pour the remaining dough over the filling, leveling if necessary so that the layer of dough is even.

Step 19

Step 19
Bake the pie in an oven preheated to 180C for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. The times are approximate, be guided by the operating characteristics of your oven. Read more about ovens below the steps. Let the finished pie cool slightly and serve, cutting into portions. Bon appetit!

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