Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Shishbarak Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 12 phyllo pastry sheets
- • 300g akkawi or mozzarella cheese, grated
- • 250g ricotta cheese
- • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- • 100g butter, melted
- • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- • 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tbsp water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Mix the grated cheese, ricotta, and parsley.
2
Phase 2
Layer 3 phyllo sheets, brushing each with melted butter, and cut into 6cm strips.
3
Phase 3
Place a teaspoon of filling at one end of each strip and roll into a tight cigar, sealing the edge with the egg wash.
4
Phase 4
Rest the rolls 15 minutes in the refrigerator so they hold their shape.
5
Phase 5
Brush with butter, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake at 190C for 15-18 minutes until golden.
6
Phase 6
Serve the cheese rolls hot as part of a mezze spread.