Kurnik
🇷🇺 A dish from Russia
Kurnik, also known as wedding pirog or tsar pirog, is a dome-shaped savoury Russian pirog usually filled with chicken or turkey, eggs, onions, kasha or rice, and other optional components. Sometimes filled with boiled rooster combs, this pirog originated in Southern Russia, especially in Cossack communities, and was used as a "wedding pirog" in the rest of the country.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | pastry dough, chicken, eggs, onions, rice or buckwheat |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | baked layered dome-shaped pie |
| 👅Flavour & style | rich, savory, comforting |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | festive centerpiece, traditionally served at weddings |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Kurnik come from?
Kurnik is a dish that originated in Russia.
What is Kurnik?
Kurnik, also known as wedding pirog or tsar pirog, is a dome-shaped savoury Russian pirog usually filled with chicken or turkey, eggs, onions, kasha or rice, and other optional components. Sometimes filled with boiled rooster combs, this pirog originated in Southern Russia, especially in Cossack communities, and was used as a "wedding pirog" in the rest of the country.