Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Safsafi Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 300g plain flour
- • 2 tsp instant yeast
- • 120ml warm water
- • 3 tbsp olive oil
- • 500g fresh spinach, chopped
- • 2 onions, finely chopped
- • 1 tbsp sumac
- • 1 tbsp lemon juice
- • 1.5 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, yeast, water, 1 tbsp of the oil, and 1/2 tsp of the salt into a soft dough. Rise, covered, 1 hour.
2
Phase 2
Rub the spinach and onions with the remaining salt until wilted, then squeeze out the liquid. Dress with the sumac, lemon juice, and remaining oil.
3
Phase 3
Divide the dough into 12 balls and roll each into a 10cm oval.
4
Phase 4
Place a spoonful of filling in the centre and fold into a tight triangle, sealing the seams firmly.
5
Phase 5
Bake at 200C for 15 to 18 minutes until lightly golden.
6
Phase 6
Cool briefly and serve the fatayer warm or at room temperature.