FRESH FILO PASTRY WITH KANAKI
Kanaki’s fresh Filo pastry is perfect for making crispy, light and flavourful dishes, whether sweet or savoury. Thanks to its delicate and versatile texture, you can use it to create everything from pasties and rolls to traditional Mediterranean desserts with a professional finish. In this article, you’ll discover different ideas and tips for getting the most out of this gourmet kitchen essential.
Peel and chop the onion and leeks, and crush the garlic clove.
Sauté everything in butter over a medium heat, and as soon as the vegetables have softened, add the flour, stir, and gradually add the milk.
Leave it to simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Pour the béchamel sauce into a bowl and add the boneless chicken, Parmesan, croutons, lightly beaten eggs and spices, then stir. Follow the instructions to make the pasties, place them on a baking tray and bake in an oven preheated to 200°C for 30 minutes.
Cut the sheets of filo pastry into 3 strips. Brush the 3 strips with olive oil or melted butter and stack them on top of one another.
Place 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the bottom corner. Fold the bottom right-hand corner diagonally across to the left to form a triangle.
Continue folding the strips into triangles. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
The secret to perfectly crispy filo pastry
Filo pastry is characterised by its extremely thin layers, which, when baked, can take on a very light and crisp texture. To achieve this result, it is important to brush the layers with olive oil or melted butter and stack them before adding the filling.
We should also ensure that the filling is not too runny. A mixture that is too wet can make folding difficult and cause the pastry to lose some of its crisp texture during baking.
Kanaki uses filo pastry as a versatile base for both savoury and sweet dishes, and its Greek origins are closely linked to Mediterranean tradition.
Ideas for enjoying these pasties
These filo pastry parcels can be served as an appetiser, starter or as part of a meal to share. Their individual size makes them practical for serving at the table and allows you to easily enjoy the combination of the creamy filling and the crispy pastry.
You can also serve them with a fresh salad to create a more complete dish. If you’re making them for a special occasion, a simple presentation with a few green leaves or fresh vegetables can help highlight the contrast between the golden hues of the pastry and the other ingredients.
Filo pastry can also be used to make many other dishes, from traditional Mediterranean recipes to sweet treats. Its delicate texture makes it a particularly interesting base for experimenting with different fillings.
A versatile recipe with a Greek twist
These pastries bring together various elements of Mediterranean cuisine in a single bite: vegetables, chicken, cheese, aromatic herbs and a thin pastry of Greek origin.
The result is a simple yet attractively presented recipe, in which the contrast of textures takes centre stage. The filo pastry provides the crunch, whilst the chicken and béchamel filling offers a soft and creamy centre.
A perfect way to discover new possibilities with Kanaki filo pastry and prepare a unique appetiser, whether for an everyday meal or a special occasion.
