Punajuuripihvit Finnish Beet Steaks Recipes

PUNAJUURIPIHVIT -- FINNISH BEET STEAKS

Steps:

• Dip beets in beaten egg, then sprinkle half of the bread crumbs onto a paper towel. Place beet slices on the crumbs & sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
• In a skillet, over medium-low heat, melt butter, then saute beet slices, turning to brown each side, about 3 minutes for each side.
• Place on a serving platter & sprinkle with lemon juice & parsley.

IMULLYTETTY PERUNALAATIKKO -- FINNISH SWEETENED POTATO PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & butter a 2-quart baking dish.
• Slice potatoes into the prepared baking dish, layering them AND sprinkling each layer with flour & suger.
• Whisk together the salt, warm milk & margarine & pour it over the top.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown, then serve.

BEET RAVIOLI WITH PINE NUT "GOAT CHEESE" ROSEMARY-CREAM SAUCE, AGED BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Pine Nut "Goat Cheese"
• Process all ingredients in a food processor until as smooth as possible.
• You should have about 4 cups. Reserve 2 cups for the sauce, and set aside the remainder.
• Rosemary-Cream Sauce
• Puree all the ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth.
• To Finish
• Using a mandoline, slice the beets very thin (so they are pliable and not stiff, approximately 1/16 of an inch or less).
• Make small stacks of the larger pieces and use a sharp knife to cut into squares-the size doesn't matter much, as long as they are all roughly the same. Alternatively, use a round-, heart-or other- shaped cookie cutter to cut the slices. Cut at least 40 slices-10 per serving, with a few extra to spare.
• In a medium bowl, place the beet slices, oil, lemon juice, and salt and toss gently to coat evenly. Allowing the beets to sit for a half hour or more will soften them; this is optional but a good idea if your slices are on the thicker side and still a bit stiff.
• Lay half the beet slices on a clean work surface and top each with a rounded teaspoonful of the cheese. Top with the remaining beet slices and press down gently.
• Spoon the sauce onto serving plates, and arrange the ravioli on top. Garnish with a few drops of aged balsamic vinegar and a few sprigs of either microgreens or fresh herbs.