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Stuffed Pastry باف باللحم

Cultural Context

Originating from the Arabian Peninsula, Stuffed Pastry (باف باللحم) is a beloved dish often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. Traditionally filled with spiced meat, it reflects the rich culinary heritage of the region. Today, variations can be found across the Middle East, with many adapting the fillings to include vegetables or different meats, showcasing the dish's versatility and global appeal.

SaudiSAmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
200 g minced meat
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup green onions
1 egg white
0.5 cup coriander
400 g puff pastry
1 teaspoon milk
egg yolk

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour can be less expensive.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative, while egg substitute can be more affordable.

1

Put a pan on medium heat and add 200 g of minced meat.

2

Add 1 cup of finely chopped onions and 1 teaspoon of finely chopped garlic.

3

Add 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt; mix well until the water has evaporated from the onion and the meat.

4

Switch off the fire and add 0.5 cup of green onions and 1 egg white; mix well.

5

Remove from the stove to cool down.

6

Prepare 400 g of puff pastry that has been cut in half.

7

Flour your counter and use a rolling pin to make two long pieces of dough.

8

Place one piece of dough on top of the other, ensuring the top dough is slightly larger.

9

Tuck the top dough underneath the bottom dough and press gently on the sides with a fork.

10

Move the stuffed pastry to a baking pan.

11

Mix 1 egg yolk with 1 teaspoon of milk and spread it on top of the puff pastry.

12

Preheat the oven to 225°C and place the baking pan inside.

13

Let it bake in the oven for 25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Baf bil LahmMeat Stuffed Pastry
Local Name: باف باللحم

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