• Nat'l Raisin Week - 5

    From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to All on Wednesday, May 04, 2022 15:55:17
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    Title: Apollo Pastry Chicken Pie w/Rice & Raisins (Kotopita)
    Categories: Pastry, Poultry, Fruits, Rice, Cheese
    Yield: 10 Servings

    1/4 c + 2 tb extra virgin olive
    - oil
    3 lg Onions; peeled, fine
    - chopped
    1 1/2 lb Boneless chicken; trimmed,
    - poached, shredded
    1/2 ts Cinnamon powder
    1/2 ts Ground nutmeg
    1/4 c Long-grain rice
    2 ts Mint
    1/2 c Golden raisins
    2 lg Eggs
    Salt & black pepper
    1/2 c Grated Kefalotiri cheese
    1 lb Box Athens/Apollo fillo
    - pastry
    1 c Butter; melted for brushing

    Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a large skillet and
    sauté the onions until wilted. In a large mixing bowl,
    combine the onions, shredded chicken, spices, rice,
    mint, raisins and remaining olive oil. Mix in the beaten
    eggs, and season with salt and pepper.

    Butter an 8" by 8" baking dish. Layer 7 sheets of phyllo
    dough in the bottom of the dish making sure to lightly
    brush each 2 sheets with melted butter. Make sure to
    press the sheets against all sides of the baking dish.

    Fold the sheets in half, and evenly spread them with the
    filling. Put another 7 sheets of phyllo, prepared the
    same way on top of the filling, pressing the dough
    around the edges of the dish. Lightly brush melted
    butter on the top layer. Cut through the dough to make 4
    squares. Make sure you cut through the bottom layer.
    Sprinkle a little water on top to keep it from drying
    out.

    Set the oven @ 350┬║F/175┬║C.

    Put the dish in the oven and bake it until golden brown,
    about 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven
    and let it cool for 20 minutes before serving. Most
    commonly served with salad, but it's a great dish with
    vegetables or by itself.

    Remove, cool for 20-30 minutes, and serve.

    Yield: 8-12 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.krinos.com

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