Pastilla

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 1
Moroccan Pastilla recipe
in Entree

Prep

60 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

3 squab
4 tablespoons butter
1 onion , chopped
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 pinch ground turmeric
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup toasted almond , finely chopped
6 eggs , beaten
salt & fresh ground pepper
cinnamon , and
confectioners ' sugar , to garnish
12 tablespoons butter , melted
16 sheets phyllo pastry
1 egg yolk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
430
Sugar
6g
Fat
28g
Pastilla, also known as b'stilla, is a traditional Moroccan savory pie made with a variety of meats, spices, and phyllo pastry. This recipe uses squab, which is a type of young pigeon, as its meaty filling. The use of cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric provides a unique blend of Moroccan spices that are commonly found in traditional Moroccan cuisine. The phyllo pastry provides a crispy and flaky texture to the dish. Moroccan pastilla is typically reserved for special occasions and is a favorite dish to share with family and friends.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown.
3.Add cinnamon stick, ground ginger, parsley, cilantro, turmeric, and sugar, stirring well to combine.
4.Add finely chopped squabs and almonds, stir to combine, and cook until squabs are cooked through.
5.Reduce the heat to low and add beaten eggs. Cook until eggs are set.
6.Remove from heat and let cool.
7.Brush melted butter onto each sheet of phyllo pastry and stack them.
8.Place the squab and egg mixture onto the center of the phyllo pastry stack.
9.Fold each side of the pastry stack over the filling to create a rectangular packet.
10.Brush egg yolk onto the top of the pastry packet.
11.Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
12.Dust with cinnamon and confectioners’ sugar, and serve hot.

PROS

Moroccan pastilla is a delicious and savory pie with a unique blend of spices and flavors.
It is a perfect dish for a dinner party or special occasion, and is sure to impress your guests.

CONS

This dish can be time-consuming to prepare with multiple steps and requires a variety of ingredients.
It is not a quick and easy meal to prepare on a busy weeknight.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The use of spices like cinnamon and ginger in this dish may provide anti-inflammatory benefits and support digestive health. The use of squab provides a good source of protein.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.