Syrian Olive Pastries
Olive pastries are a popular street food in Syria and are often enjoyed with a cup of hot tea.
This is vegan recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Green olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup Parsley, chopped
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, olive oil, water, and salt. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the chopped olives, parsley, onion, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a thin circle.
- Place a spoonful of the olive mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and seal the edges.
- Brush the pastries with olive oil and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Place the pastries on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve the Syrian Olive Pastries warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.