Bisteeya Recipe

Name: Bisteeya Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb Skinless chicken legs and thighs; 1/2 lb Butter; 1 1/2 lb Finely minced onion; 1 tsp Ginger; 1 pch Saffron; 2 x Cinnamon sticks; 1 tsp Cinnamon Salt and white pepper to taste; 1 quart Water; 1 1/2 c. Almonds; 1/4 c. Granulated sugar; 12 x Large eggs Egg wash of 1 egg and 2 Tbsp. water; 24 x Filo leaves; 6 Tbsp. Melted butter Powdered sugar Grnd cinnamon

Servings: persons

3 lb Skinless chicken legs and thighs
1/2 lb Butter
1 1/2 lb Finely minced onion
1 tsp Ginger
1 pch Saffron
2 x Cinnamon sticks
1 tsp Cinnamon Salt and white pepper to taste
1 quart Water
1 1/2 c. Almonds
1/4 c. Granulated sugar
12 x Large eggs Egg wash of 1 egg and 2 Tbsp. water
24 x Filo leaves
6 Tbsp. Melted butter Powdered sugar Grnd cinnamon

1
Poach chicken and the next 7 ingredients in 1 qt of water till tender, about 1 hour, and let it cold.
2
Toast the almonds till lightly brown, then chop finely.
3
Mix the almonds with the granulated sugar.
4
Drain the chicken, reserving the broth, remove the bones and shred the meat.
5
Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
6
Beat 12 Large eggs well.
7
Adds the Large eggs to the slowly boiling broth, stirring.
8
Simmer the Large eggs, stirring, for 10 min and then remove them with a skimmer and let them drain and cold.
9
Mix together the shredded meat and the cooked Large eggs.
10
Moisten with broth if mix is too dry.
11
Brush a leaf of filo pastry with melted butter and top it with another leaf.
12
Brush another filo leaf with butter, place a fourth leaf on top and brush it with butter.
13
Center the second pair of filo leaves on a small pie or possibly cake pan, spoon 1 1/2 Tbsp.
14
of the almond mix in the center and spread it out into a circle about 3-inches in diameter.
15
Then put 5 1/2 ounces of the chicken/egg mix on the almonds, press it down to about a 5-inch diameter circle, add in 1 1/2 Tbsp.
16
of almond mix on top.
17
Then fold the leaf up over the mix, pleating the top, and, using a wide spatula on top and the support of the pie or possibly cake pan below, carefully invert the packet onto the first pair of filo leaves.
18
Paint the edges of the flat sheet
19
with an egg wash and fold up the edges, pleating the top.
20
With a large spatula carefully place the bisteeya on a cookie sheet lined with parchement paper and brush the top lightly with melted butter.
21
Repeat this process 5 more times.
22
Bake the 6 bisteeyas in a 350 degree oven till brown, about 35 min.
23
Sift powdered sugar on top of bisteeya and run crisscrossing lines of cinnamon over the top.
24
Suggested drink: Tea

2259

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

118

Carbs

168

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb Skinless chicken legs and thighs, 1/2 lb Butter, 1 1/2 lb Finely minced onion, 1 tsp Ginger, and more.

Yes, Bisteeya Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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