Prassopita- Greek Leek Potato And Olive Pie |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 90 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is very good, very earthy, very Greek! Ingredients:
tablespoons olive oil |
3 to 4 medium leeks (1-1/2 pounds total), white and light green parts |
well rinsed, drained, and chopped |
1 large egg |
1 tablespoon milk |
2 medium potatoes (10 ounces), peeled and coarsely grated |
3 tablespoons chopped kalamata or other good black or green greek olives |
1/3 cup grated kefalotyri or parmesan cheese |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
dash of cayenne pepper |
12 to 15 sheets phyllo dough |
olive oil or melted butter, for oiling the phyllo |
2 to 3 tablespoons milk, or 1 egg yolk beaten with 1/2 tablespoon water (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Lightly oil the bottom of a 13- x 9-inch baking dish or equivalent round pan.
3. Heat the 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the leeks and saute until they are well wilted but still bright green, 10 minutes.
5. Set aside to cool slightly.
6. While the leeks are cooling, lightly beat the egg together with the 1 tablespoon milk.
7. Place the potatoes, olives, cheese, dill, salt, and cayenne in a mixing bowl.
8. Add the leeks and the egg mixture and stir together.
9. Cut the phyllo sheets to size of baking dish.
10. Oil and layer one third of the phyllo in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
11. Add half the filling, spreading it out evenly.
12. Oil and layer another one third of the sheets over the filling.
13. Spread the remaining filling evenly over the phyllo.
14. Oil and layer the remaining sheets of phyllo on top.
15. Oil the top of the pie.
16. Tuck the filo in around the edges, and score to make 12 pieces. Brush the top and around the edges with the milk or the egg wash, if you prefer eggs. I prefer milk.
17. Place the dish in the oven and bake until the top and the edges are golden and crisp, 1-1/2 hours.
18. Serve right away, or at room temperature.
19. NOTES
20. You can also make the pie with simply a top and bottom crust and one layer of filling.
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