Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets
Middle Eastern Sweet Pastry (Style 32)
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 250g dried dates, pitted
- • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- • 12 spring roll wrappers
- • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- • 500ml vegetable oil, for frying
- • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Melt the dates with the butter, cinnamon, and cardamom over low heat, mashing into a smooth paste.
2
Phase 2
Cut each wrapper in half, place a spoonful of date paste at one end, and fold into triangles.
3
Phase 3
Seal the edges with the beaten egg white.
4
Phase 4
Fry in oil heated to 180C until deep golden, then drain on paper.
5
Phase 5
Roll the hot pastries in sesame seeds and serve warm.