Russian-style lasagna
Description
This simple Russian-style lasagna recipe can make a great appetizer or a main dish. If desired, you can replace the chicken with ground meat, adding tomato sauce to it.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Thoroughly wash the chicken breast or other chicken part and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat until cooked through. Meanwhile, heat a little oil in a skillet and add chopped onion. Sauté until golden brown. Wash the mushrooms, dry them, and add to the onion. Cook over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 2
2. Concurrently with the main process (or beforehand), fry thin unsweetened pancakes and, while still hot, brush them with butter.
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Step 3
3. The recipe for Russian-style lasagna cannot do without the traditional Béchamel sauce. Melt butter in a frying pan or a small saucepan, then add flour. Sauté slightly, then slowly pour in the cream (you can use milk). Stir thoroughly to avoid lumps and simmer until reduced. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
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Step 4
4. Let the cooked chicken cool slightly and shred it. Also, cook the rice in salted water or in the chicken broth. Line the bottom of a heatproof dish with crepes, making sure there is an overhang over the edges of the dish.
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Step 5
5. Mix the cooked rice with chopped dill. Place in a mold and cover with crepes.
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Step 6
6. Boil the eggs hard, cool them, and slice. Place as the next layer. Add salt if desired.
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Step 7
7. Place the chicken over the layer of pancakes, pouring half of the sauce over it.
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Step 8
8. The top layer of the filling will be sautéed mushrooms with onions. It's best to gently press the pancakes with your hands during the process to make the Russian-style lasagna more compact.
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Step 9
9. Pour the remaining sauce on top, spreading it evenly over the filling.
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Step 10
10. Cover the top tightly with crepes, tucking the edges inward. Melt a little butter and pour it over the top. To ensure the lasagna bakes thoroughly without burning, it's best to cover the dish with foil for the first 15-20 minutes.
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Step 11
11. Then you can remove the foil and finish cooking the lasagna. After cooking, it's best to leave it in the pan for another 15-20 minutes so it cools slightly, then cut it into portions and serve.