Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Baklava Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 8 phyllo pastry sheets, thawed
- • 200g feta cheese, crumbled
- • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- • 1/2 tsp dried mint
- • 60g butter, melted
- • 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Combine the feta, parsley, and dried mint in a bowl.
2
Phase 2
Cut the phyllo sheets into strips about 8 cm wide, keeping them covered with a damp towel.
3
Phase 3
Place a spoonful of filling at the end of each strip, fold in the sides, and roll into a tight cigar, sealing the edge with melted butter.
4
Phase 4
Shallow-fry in hot oil, turning, until golden and crisp on all sides.
5
Phase 5
Drain on kitchen roll and sprinkle lightly with salt.
6
Phase 6
Serve warm as a savoury phyllo starter.