Palestinian Spinach Pies – How to Prepare Palestinian Spinach Pies

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Palestinian Spinach Pies – How to Prepare Palestinian Spinach Pies

Palestinian spinach pies are known for their delicious flavor and simple ingredients that are rich in nutritional value. They are also easy to prepare, requiring only 20 minutes for preparation and 15 minutes for baking. In this article, we'll provide the ingredients for four people along with the steps to prepare this special dish from Palestinian cuisine.

Ingredients for Palestinian Spinach Pies:

Palestinian Spinach Pies

 

For the dough:

  • 5 cups of all-purpose flour.
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  • 1 teaspoon of white sugar.
  • 1 cup of water.
  • 3/4 cup of vegetable oil.

For the filling:

  • 1 kilogram of spinach, washed and chopped.
  • 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped.
  • 1/2 teaspoon of sumac.
  • 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
  • Salt (to taste).
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Steps to Prepare Palestinian Spinach Pies:

Preparing the Dough:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, vegetable oil, and water.

  2. Knead the ingredients together until you get a smooth and cohesive dough.

  3. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

  4. After resting, divide the dough into medium-sized equal balls.

Preparing the Filling:

  1. In another bowl, mix the spinach, olive oil, chopped onion, black pepper, salt, sumac, and lemon juice.
  2. Stir the mixture well to combine all the ingredients.
  3. Place the mixture in a colander for about 10 minutes to drain excess liquid.

Assembling the Pies:

  1. Roll out one ball of dough on a lightly floured surface into a circular shape.
  2. Place a spoonful of the spinach filling in the center of the dough circle.
  3. Fold the dough into a triangular shape, sealing the edges well, and place the pie on a greased baking tray.
  4. Repeat the process until all the dough and filling are used.

Baking:

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).
  2. Once the oven is hot, place the tray in the oven and bake the pies until golden brown and cooked through.

Your Palestinian spinach pies are now ready to be served! Enjoy this tasty dish with family or guests. Bon appétit!

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