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Pastilla Recipe

Moroccan Pastry

Moroccan Pastilla recipe

Making Pastilla at home can be a rewarding challenge, as it requires patience and care to create the delicate layers of pastry. Pastilla is a savoury Moroccan pastry filled with a mixture of pigeon, chicken, or beef, along with almonds, sugar, and spices. It’s a rich and flavourful dish, often served on special occasions.

Yields: 8-10 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1-2 hours

Ingredients

 

For the filling:

  • 1 whole pigeon or 1 pound (500 grams) chicken or beef, cut into pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup (125 grams) sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon


For the pastry:


  • 1 package (17.3 ounces/490 grams) phyllo dough, thawed
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) melted butter

Method


  • Make the filling: In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until softened. Add the meat, spices, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the meat is tender.

  • Add the almonds: Stir in the almonds and cook for a few minutes more.

  • Season and cool: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let cool completely.

  • Prepare the pastry: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Brush a baking dish with melted butter.

  • Lay sheets of phyllo dough in the baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.

  • Add the filling: Spoon the cooled filling into the pastry-lined dish.

  • Cover with pastry: Cover the filling with more layers of phyllo dough, brushing each layer with melted butter.

  • Bake: Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.

  • Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon: Sprinkle the baked pastilla with powdered sugar and cinnamon.

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