Involtini croccanti di pasta fillo
gourmet
Preparation time
35 minutiDifficulty
FacileCooking time
25 minutiServings
4Questi involtini, tipici della cucina mediorientale e mediterranea, ricordano i börek turchi o i sigari marocchini. Il ripieno è saporito e ben speziato, avvolto in una crosta croccante di pasta fillo dorata in forno.
Ingredients
- Ground beef300 g
- Filo pastry300 g
- Greek yogurt 0%100 g
- Extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons
- Garlic2 cloves
- Egg yolk1 u (17 g)
- Ground cinnamon1 teaspoon
- Semi-skimmed milk1 tablespoon
- Golden onion1 u (150 g)
- Smoked paprika1 teaspoon
- Chili powderto taste
- Raisinsto taste
- Cuminto taste
- Lemonto taste
- Fresh mintto taste
- Parsleyto taste
- Pine nutsto taste
Procedure
0. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the grated garlic and cook for another minute, then add the ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon.
1. When the meat begins to brown, add all the spices: paprika, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, and chili pepper. Stir well and cook for 10 minutes until the meat is well-cooked and flavored. Remove from the heat and add the chopped parsley and mint, along with the raisins or pine nuts, if using. Let cool.
2. Take a sheet of phyllo dough and cut it in half (if it's too large). Lightly brush the surface with a little olive oil to prevent it from drying out.
3. Place a generous spoonful of filling on the bottom of the phyllo strip and begin rolling it up, folding the sides inward to seal the filling. Continue rolling until you have a tight cigar. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
4. Arrange the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Whisk the egg yolk with the milk and brush the surface of the rolls until golden brown. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for about 20-25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
5. In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt with the lemon juice, grated garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the chopped mint and mix well.
6. Arrange the rolls on a serving platter, garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve with the yogurt sauce and lemon slices.
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Creation date Feb 25, 2025
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