FULL RECIPE FOR WINTER PASTRY Ingredients 2 packets of frozen pastry phyllo For filling: 2 medium-sized onions 40 g (1 whole) garlic 100g baby spinach 300g (3 large) carrot 500g dandelion green 700g leek tbsp. salt tbsp. ground black pepper cup olive oil For sauce: 1 cup yogurt cup grape seed oil cup vegetable broth or milk 2 egg whites For decoration: 2 egg yolks Remaining (~1 cup) yogurt sauce 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp black current seeds Directions: FILLING Preparing Wash and peel the carrots, then, shred them and set aside Discard the rough leaves of the leeks, wash and set aside Wash the dandelions and set aside their fresh and green leaves Peel and wash the onions and garlic, then, set aside Dice the onions and the garlic then place them into a bowl Thinly slice the leeks and place into a separate bowl Separate the hard stems and the green leaves of the dandelions: Thinly cut the hard stems and place into a separate bowl. Chop the green leaves of the dandelions and place them into a separate bowl Wash and drain the baby spinach, then, place into a separate bowl Cooking Pour cup of olive oil into a large pot; set the stove to a medium-high heat Add the onion-garlic mixture and stir for 2 minutes Then, add the hard stems of the dandelions, stir for 5 minutes Add the shredded carrots and stir for 5 minutes Add the leeks and stir for 3 minutes Add the green leaves of the dandelions, stir for 5 minutes, until the leaves become soft Add the baby spinach and stir for 2 minutes Once all the ingredients become soft, add tbsp. of salt and tbsp. of ground black pepper. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly; cover the pot with a lid set aside the filling to cool down to room temperature Before using the filling, drain the excess water of the vegetables to prevent a mushy texture in the pastry We need a cup of vegetable gravy to enhance the flavour, the rest of the vegetable gravy will be an elite ingredient for a delicious soup YOGURT SAUCE Separate the white and yolk of two eggs Egg yolks will be used for the decoration Mix the egg whites with tsp of salt and whisk them Then, add cup of grape seed oil, 1 cup yogurt and whisk them together Add 1 cup of excess vegetable gravy, then, mix all the ingredients and set aside the yogurt sauce PREPARING THE PASTRYThaw the phyllos before opening the packets. Then, open the packets and place on a counter Use 2 phyllos for each pastry roll Pour 2 tbsp of yogurt sauce over the phyllo, spread the sauce evenly on the surface using a brush Then, place 3 tbsp of filling along the long edge of the phyllo And roll 2 phyllos to form the pastry as a long, uniform cylinder Then, place the roll into an oven tray Repeat the process until all the phyllos and the filling has been used Once rolling the pastry is completed, mix 2 egg yolks with the remaining yogurt sauce whisk well Distribute the sauce over the pastry rolls using a brush Cut the rollas into smaller size before baking to provide clear-cut edges for the pastry Decorate the pastry rolls scattering sesame seeds and black current seeds on top of them Winter pastry is ready to bake!! BAKING Place the pastry into 400 F (or 200 C) oven, bake it for 20-25 minutes, until it turns into a golden colour Rest the winter Pastry for 10 minutes before serving SERVING Refine the cutting edges of the pastry Then, place the portions into a serving plate Winter pastry is a delicious combination of crispy phyllos and soft vegetable filling It is very nutritious and flavourful which can keep you energetic and pleased on a cold winter day!!! Bon Appetite! Best way to say thanks; SUBSCRIBE
