Phyllo Triangles Stuffed with Fresh Cheese (briouats bil jben)

Name: Phyllo Triangles Stuffed with Fresh Cheese (briouats bil jben)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1 egg yolk, whisked; 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro; 16 servings Honey; 16 servings Olive oil for brushing; 4 sheets phyllo dough or warqa, plus more in case of breakage; 227 grams 225 g ricotta, fresh semisoft farmers cheese, or Mexican queso fresco; 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 16 servings Light olive oil or vegetable oil for frying

Phyllo Triangles Stuffed with Fresh Cheese (briouats bil jben) is a vegetarian side dish. This recipe makes 16 servings with 224 calories, 4g of protein, and 20g of fat each. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have egg, olive oil, phyllo dough, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, blend the cheese, egg, and cilantro with a fork.

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Cheese

Egg

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On a clean, flat work surface, unroll the phyllo sheets.

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Filo Pastry

Cut into strips about 3 in/7.5 cm wide and at least 9 in/23 cm long. Arrange a couple of the strips facing away from you; cover the remaining strips with plastic wrap to keep them from drying out. Lightly brush the strips with olive oil.

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Olive Oil

Wrap

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Place 1 Tbsp of the cheese filling on the end of each strip closest to you. Fold over to form a triangle, then fold again to form another triangle, and so on to the end.

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Cheese

Brush the end of the triangle with egg yolk and fold the loose end over the brushed yolk.

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Egg Yolk

Place the triangles on a plate without letting them touch. Repeat with the remaining phyllo strips and cheese filling.

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Cheese

Have ready 6 dessert plates.

Place a generous dollop of honey in the middle of each.

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Honey

In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat at least 1/2 in/1.25 cm of oil until the surface shimmers. Reduce the heat to medium. Working in small batches, gently place the phyllo triangles in the oil and fry, turning once, until firm and golden brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

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Frying Pan

Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.

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Place 2 or 3 rolls on each plate, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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Honey

Roll

Serve hot.

Reprinted with permission from Morocco: A Culinary Journey with Recipes from the Spice-Scented Markets of Marrakech to the Date-Filled Oasis of Zagora by Jeff Koehler. Copyright © 2012 by Jeff Koehler. Published by Chronicle Books LLC.

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