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Pastilla
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Pastilla is a traditional Moroccan sweet, rich in flavors and aromas, made with layers of cooked spinach and meat wrapped in a pastry shell.
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⏱️ 45 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 100 g of filo pastry
- 200 g of spinach
- 150 g of beef
- 50 g of sugar
- 100 g of almonds
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of saffron
- salt
- oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Method
- Clean and cook the spinach, then let it cool.
- Roll out the filo pastry and cover with a bowl to create a shell.
- Beat the eggs with sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cut the beef into small pieces and season with saffron.
- Fill the pastry shell with layers of spinach, beef, and egg.
- Fry the pastilla in hot oil until golden.
- Drizzle with a bit of honey and serve warm.
The story
Pastilla has its roots in ancient Morocco, where it was a sweet reserved for nobles and people of high status. Today, it has become a popular dish loved for its rich blend of ingredients.
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