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Filo Pies with Roasted Duck Leg and Bulgur

Filo Pies with Roasted Duck Leg and Bulgur

Starters
90 minutes
for 10 portions
Medium

Ingredients:

  • 2 duck legs "Penelope"
  • 500 g filo pastry sheets
  • 130 g grated yellow cheese
  • 120 g butter
  • 3-4 stalks of spring onion, sliced
  • 150 g rice
  • 1 small bunch of parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 egg for brushing
  • 1 tbsp cream or fresh milk
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Prepraration:

  1. Pat dry the legs with a paper towel, season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and cook for 50 minutes at 170°C. Switch to grill/broiler mode and cook for another 8-10 minutes, until the skin is golden and crispy.
     
  2. Place the rice in a saucepan, cover with water, add a pinch of salt. Cook for 20 minutes over medium heat. Then drain the excess water, place in a bowl and set aside.
     
  3. Separate the meat from the bones and cut into small pieces. Add the cheese and onion, season with salt and pepper and mix.
     
  4. Brush the filo pastry sheets with melted butter, add 2 tbsp of the filling and roll up. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with the remaining butter, then with the egg beaten with the milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
     
  5. Preheat the oven to 190°C and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool briefly before serving.

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