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Pierogi
Hard 1 hr 50 min~430 kcal 6/10
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Bastilla
A Moroccan celebration pie that layers chicken, almonds, and cinnamon inside crisp pastry, sweet, savory, and unmistakably grand.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 16 min📖 1 min readServes 8~470 kcal🌍 North African🌍 Full translation
50 min prep 86 min cook
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Timeline
Total 2 h 16 min- Prep50 min
- Cooking1 h 26 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
- 8 Phyllo sheets
- 700 g Chicken thighs
- 4 Eggs
- 150 g Almonds
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Cinnamon
- 1 Onion
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Ginger
- 1 pinch Saffron
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Powdered sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the chicken for 35 minutes in water with onion, ginger, and saffron.
35 min35:00 - 2
Shred the chicken and reduce the cooking liquid for 10 minutes, so the filling is not watery.
10 min10:00 - 3
Crack the eggs into the pot and thicken with the chicken sauce for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 4
Sprinkle toasted almonds, cinnamon, and powdered sugar evenly into the chicken filling.
- 5
Layer the oiled phyllo sheets in the mold and enclose the filling.
- 6
Bake the bastilla at 190°C for 35 minutes, until browned.
35 min35:00
💡 Tip: Do not put the filling into the phyllo while hot; the dough softens and the layers do not separate.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot in slices, dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~470
kcal calories
19
g protein
42
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 37%Fat 46%
GI 35 · Low GIGL 15 · Medium GL
4.9g
Sugar
3.8g
Fiber
273.8mg
Sodium
2.6g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Tree nuts
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Bastilla make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Bastilla take?
Prep 50 minutes, cooking 86 minutes; 136 minutes in total.Is Bastilla difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Bastilla have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 19g, carbs: 42g, fat: 24g.Which allergens does Bastilla contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Tree nuts, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Bastilla belong to?
This recipe belongs to North African cuisine.How many ingredients does Bastilla need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.Is Bastilla filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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