Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Atayef Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups plain flour
- • 1/4 cup olive oil
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1/2 cup warm water
- • 200g feta cheese, crumbled
- • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- • 1/2 tsp dried mint
- • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Mix the flour, olive oil, and salt, add the warm water, and knead into a soft dough; rest 30 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Combine the feta, parsley, and dried mint in a bowl.
3
Phase 3
Roll the dough thin, cut 8 cm rounds, place a spoonful of filling on each, fold into half-moons, and seal the edges with egg white.
4
Phase 4
Refrigerate the pastries for 20 minutes to firm up.
5
Phase 5
Deep-fry at 180C until golden and blistered, then drain on kitchen roll.
6
Phase 6
Serve warm as a savoury starter.