Molivan
Fri 27-Jan-12 09:09:24
Food Tech practical combined with forgetful DD means I have a packet of filo pastry that should have been used at school yesterday but was left behind in the fridge. Any ideas what I can do with it? Something savoury, preferably, but all suggestions welcome.
metalelephant
Fri 27-Jan-12 14:40:13
Tyropitakia, little greek cheesepies.
Do you have any cheese and eggs? Feta cheese or a mix of feta, cheddar and mozzarella. Crumble the feta/mozzarella or grate in strands the cheddar, mix with lightly beaten egg(s), peper and any herbs like chopped parsley/dill, maybe a pinch of paprika. I don't follow a specific recipe, but start by crumbling the cheese (200gr +) and then add an egg or more and combine into a moist crumbly creamy mix that you can hold on a spoon. If it's too wet then it's hard to keep inside the wrapped fylo.
Cut your filo in long strips, brush with olive oil and place a teaspoon of the filling on one end and start folding the filo over in a triangle, continue folding it over till you have a little triangular wrap. Don't use too much filling or make the wrap too tight, the egg expands a bit when cooked.
Either shallow fry or (healthier and less messy) bake till golden brown.
It's easy, lovely hot or cold.
There's a lot of more complex recipes online, here's a video that right at the beginning shows you how you fold them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5svtI4fpVio
metalelephant
Fri 27-Jan-12 14:56:33
Molivan
Mon 30-Jan-12 09:40:21
Thank you metalelephant, I made samosas in the end but had so much left over I had to freeze it, so I'll be trying your recipe soon. Sounds delicious.
metalelephant
Mon 30-Jan-12 14:48:33
Mmmm...samosas sound lovely as well!
