ALBANIAN SPINACH PIE (BYREK ME SPINAQ OR PITE)
Albanians love savory pies and I do too. They make theirs with filo dough. Any combination of greens can be used in this recipe. You can even add other vegetables as well, such as mushrooms. If the additional vegetables used will be watery, towards the end of baking you might want to cut steam vents in the filo dough. Albanians eat this pie hot accompanied by buttermilk or beaten yogurt thinned down with cold water, or with chilled stewed prunes.
Provided by alvinakatz
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h
Yield 1 pie, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- (NOTE: A round cake or pie pan is recommended because it's more authentic but any similar sized pan will do).
- Brush the pan with some of the oil, and start laying the filo leaves inside. First, lay two leaves, sprinkle or brush with oil, then lay two other leaves, and repeat the procedure until HALF of the leaves are laid. Make sure that they cover the pan by hanging them about one inch over the edges of the pan. Change directions, so that the entire pan is evenly covered.
- Sprinkle spinach with salt, then mix well by hand. Let sit for a minute.
- Add the feta cheese, onions, eggs and stir.
- Spread spinach mixture over the filo leaves in the pan.
- Cover the spinach with the rest of the pastry leaves repeating the first-half procedure.
- Roll the hanging edges of the bottom leaves over the pie (think of a pizza crust), sprinkle top with oil.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve hot.
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Rdx: robiul Islam
islam-r@yahoo.comThis pie was a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland.
Raqeeb ullah
raqeebu51@aol.comThis is the best spinach pie I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.
Fucham Lokaci
f_lokaci@gmail.comI'm not a fan of spinach, but I loved this pie. The flavors were perfectly balanced.
Amirabbasi Amirabbasi
a.amirabbasi97@hotmail.frThis pie was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It was absolutely delicious!
Bhola Anuskha
b.anuskha23@hotmail.frThe crust was a little too thick for my liking, but the filling was delicious.
Jake Marstein
j.m@hotmail.co.ukI found the filling to be a bit bland. I would add more spices next time.
Mohammad Arafat
arafat_m65@gmail.comThe pie was a little too oily for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Brandon Caudill
caudillb@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Sasmita Tolangi
tolangi.sasmita@gmail.comI made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Suheil Rashidbunu
r_s67@hotmail.comThis pie was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Sara Fatima
f_s@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of spinach pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of spinach, feta cheese, and spices was delicious.
Kay Jones
k@yahoo.comThis Albanian spinach pie was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were amazing and the flaky crust was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.