FOOD IS LOVE | QASSATAT - Maltese Pastry

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

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🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Dried beans are more economical and can be prepared in bulk.

Start by mixing 250 grams of cold butter with 400 grams of flour.

Add at least 2 tablespoons of cold water while mixing to form a dough.

Refrigerate the dough for 10-15 minutes.

Prepare the spicy tuna filling by combining tuna, diced onions, tomato paste, capers, and Tabasco.

Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Gather a nice amount of the filling in the center of the rolled dough.

Brush the edges of the dough with water to help seal it.

Pinch the edges together to form a pleated shape around the filling.

Apply an egg wash on top of the pastry.

Sprinkle paprika on top of the pastry before baking.

Bake in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 20-25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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