COPPER🇪🇪 Estonia
Pihvi recipe
Savor the rich flavors of traditional Estonian pihvi.
Ingredients
- 800 g beef steak
- 2 onions
- 800 g potatoes
- 50 g butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
How to make Pihvi
- Season 800 g of beef steak with salt and black pepper; set aside for a few minutes.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Add the steak to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare doneness, until browned.
- Slice 1 onion thinly and add it to the same skillet, sautéing for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Boil 800 g of potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes; drain well.
- Mash the potatoes with 50 g of butter, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Plate the steak topped with the sautéed onions and a generous side of mashed potatoes.
What is Pihvi?
Pihvi is a traditional dish from Estonia, cooked in a pan, and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is built around beef steak, potatoes and butter. The recipe below uses 7 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Pihvi take?
At 45 minutes it is quicker than 69% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 6 dishes built on beef steak. The method runs to 7 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Pihvi?
Let the steak rest before serving for maximum juiciness.
Copper documents Estonia alongside 195 other countries. Throw a dart at the world map and let it decide what you cook tonight.