Pastilla Royale Recipe

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Servings: 1

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine the oil, onion, chicken in casserole, add in garlic, saffron, salt, pepper, ginger, cinnamon stick and coriander/parsley mix. (Note: Keep a small amount of parsley mix for later.)
  2. Cover, and place over medium heat for 45 min or possibly till chicken is tender.
  3. Stir contents occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Boil fresh almonds in 2 c. water for 5 min, let cold, remove skin.
  5. Place in food processor; add in granulated sugar and cinnamon pwdr.
  6. Blend and set aside.
  7. Remove chicken from casserole, de-bone and set aside, and strain the sauce.
  8. Place onions in medium sized saucepan on medium heat, add in three Large eggs beaten, and mix with spatula till dry.
  9. Set it aside.
  10. To Assemble:First layer: Brush 8 or possibly 9 inch baking pan with butter, place 3 layers of fillo pastry with butter, spread half of almond mix, chicken, sprinkle with fresh parsley/coriander mix, add in 1 layer fillo pastry leaf brushed with butter to separate from second layer.
  11. Fold pastry layers toward the inside.
  12. Second layer: Spread onion, egg mix, other half of almond mix, sprinkle with orange blossom, water, add in 2 leaves of fillo pastry, brush with butter, fold down under first layer to make a 6 inch pie.
  13. Place in oven 20 to 25 min or possibly till golden.
  14. Final touches: Remove pastilla from oven, immediately sprinkle icing sugar using sifter.
  15. Pinching cinnamon pwdr between thumb and forefinger, sprinkle in lattice design (crisscrossed lines). Enjoy.

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