Culinary Inspirations

Chicken Pastilla (or Bastilla)
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Chicken Pastilla (or Bastilla)

Ingredients

  • 500 g of cooked and shredded chicken
  • 10 sheets of phyllo dough
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 100 g of crushed almonds
  • 50 g of melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Powdered sugar and ground cinnamon for sprinkling

Chicken Pastilla (or Bastilla)

Instructions :

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
  2. Add the crushed garlic, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Mix well.
  3. Add the shredded chicken and mix to coat it well with the spices. Cook for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
  4. Add the crushed almonds and mix again. Cook for a few more minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  5. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  6. Brush each sheet of phyllo dough with melted butter using a pastry brush.
  7. Arrange 5 sheets of phyllo dough in a pie dish, letting them overlap the edges.
  8. Spread the chicken mixture over the phyllo dough in the dish.
  9. Fold the edges of the phyllo dough towards the center, forming a tightly sealed package.
  10. Brush the top of the pastilla with the remaining melted butter.
  11. Bake the pastilla for about 30 minutes, or until it is golden and crispy.
  12. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
  13. Sprinkle the pastilla with powdered sugar and ground cinnamon.
  14. Serve the chicken pastilla by cutting it into individual portions.
  15. Chicken pastilla is a traditional Moroccan dish that combines sweet and savory in a deliciously crispy phyllo dough envelope. It is an emblematic recipe of Moroccan cuisine and is often served on special occasions and celebrations.