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Vegetarian Pastilla with Vegetables and Fruit
A reinvented Moroccan pastilla, filled with crunchy vegetables, sweet pear, melt‑in‑your‑mouth dates and caramelized almonds, all wrapped in golden brick pastry sheets. Ideal for an elegant vegetarian meal or a gourmand appetizer.
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Critical Success Points
- • Sweat the garlic and onion without burning them
- • Sauté the vegetables while keeping them crunchy
- • Toast the almonds without scorching
- • Precise folding of the brick sheets to avoid tears
- • Fry at the correct temperature (180°C) to achieve an even golden crust
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can splatter: wear long sleeves and use tongs.
- • Do not leave butter or oil unattended to avoid fires.
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