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Pastizzini tal-Piżelli

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Prep 25min
Cook 45min
Serves 12
Our healthier twist or ‘cheat’ on the classic pea Pastizzi. It may not be the traditional recipe, but it’s an easy, foolproof way to enjoy a similar result, without all the extra fat.

List of Ingredients

1 tsp Olive Oil
1 Small Onion (finely chopped)
400g Canned Peas (dry weight)
Salt & Pepper
1/2tsp Curry Powder
1pkt Filo Pastry
2tbsp Olive Oil
2tbsp Butter (melted)

Instructions

1

Oven Preparation

Preheat oven to 180°c.

2

Sautéing the Aromatic Base

Start with the filling. Fry the onion in olive oil until it’s lightly browned together with the curry.

3

Adding the Peas and Seasoning

Drain the peas through a sieve and add them to the onion. Season with salt & pepper.

4

Mashing and Cooking the Filling

Cook for about 10 minutes stirring constantly mashing the peas with a spoon.

5

Creating the Paste and Cooling

Cook until you get a consistent paste. Turn heat off and let it cool completely before using.

6

Preparing the Pastry Wash

Mix the olive oil with the melted butter.

7

Preparing the Filo Pastry

Open the filo pastry and take two sheets.

8

Protecting the Remaining Pastry

Cover the rest with a damp kitchen towel to avoid them from drying out.

9

Shaping and Portioning the Filling

Crinkle them from the middle lengthwise and place 3 tablespoons of the pea mixture.

10

Buttering the Pastry

Brush the surface with the butter mixture.

11

Enclosing the Filling

Fold the edges to enclose the filling and press the pastry from the edges.

12

Cutting and Sealing the Pastizzini

Cut the pastizzini, flip them over and tuck in the edges to enclose the filling well.

13

Tray Arrangement and Final Coating

Place them onto a baking sheet and brush them well with the butter mixture. Failing to brush them the pastry will get too brittle and cracks.

14

Baking to Golden Perfection

Repeat the process with the rest of the filling and bake for about 30 minutes, or until nice and golden.

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