THANKSGIVING PIRAK

The native people here in Kodiak bake a dish they call pirak, which is usually a salmon pie, but can also be made with corned beef.

Start with a large baking tin, and line it with a pie shell, then add layers including rice, salmon, cabbage, what have you cover with a shell and bake. Umm umm. These are very popular at bake sales here on the island.

Using the same idea, the Kodiak Perspective is planning a Thanksgiving Pirak. Some items are cooked separately then added to the mix for baking.

From the bottom up, first start with a layer of stuffing, then a layer of turkey (white meat), gravy, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, gravy, turkey (dark meat), yams (marshmallows optional), and finally a layer of cranberry sauce. Cover with a flaky shell, and bake until a golden brown. 325 for 40 minutes. Bake your pumpkin pie on another oven rack and thanksgiving dinner is served.

It may not be as visually appealing as the full thanksgiving spread, but sometimes you miss something cause it didn’t get passed and was then lost in the confusion. With the Pirak, the whole meal comes in a slice.

Happy Thanksgiving