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Green Pea Phyllo
Purses
3
3/4 cup frozen petit peas, defrosted 1 tablespoon extra virgin
olive oil 2 each jalapeno peppers, seeded & - minced 1
tablespoon grated ginger 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 1
teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced 1 tablespoon
mint, minced 10 each phyllo sheets 1 olive oil
spray
Place peas between
several layers of kitchen towels to absorb excess liquid. Place in a
food processor & pulse until reduced to a coarse pulp.
Combine with oil,
peppers, ginger, lemon juice & honey in a large skillet. Saute
over moderate heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the herbs. Let cool
& divide into 24 portions.
Preheat oven to
350F.
Cut phyllo sheets
in half lengthwise & fourths crosswise, forming 80 4" X 6"
squares. Cover phyllo with slightly damp towel.
Lay one square on
a sheet of waxed paper. Spray it with olive oil. Repaet with 2 more
squares. Place a portion of the filling in the centre.
Bring up the
opposite corners of the phyllo, crimp firmly & twist the ends to
form purses, each with a pointed top.
Repeat with
remaining phyllo.
Spray baking
sheets with oil.
Transfer pastries
to sheet & bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
Transfer to a
platter & serve at
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