Chicken Esfiha

Preparing the Dough

1. Step 1: Mix Ingredients

   In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and sesame seeds, and set aside.

2. Step 2: Blend Wet Ingredients

   Blend the yeast, salt, sugar, oil, and spinach in a blender.

3. Step 3: Combine and Knead

   Pour the blended liquid over the dry ingredients, mix well, and knead until smooth and elastic.

4. Step 4: Rest the Dough

   Allow the dough to rest in a bowl covered with a cloth until it doubles in size.

Making the Filling

1. Step 5: Sauté Veggies

   In a pan, sauté the garlic and onion in oil.

2. Step 6: Add Tomato and Chicken

   Then, add the chopped tomato and sauté until it releases water. Add the shredded chicken and stir to combine with the seasoning, adding salt to taste.

3. Step 7: Thicken Filling

   Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and pour it into the pan to make the filling creamier. Finally, add the parsley.

Assembling the Esfiha

1. Step 8: Shape the Pastries

   Roll out the dough, cut into circles, and place a bit of filling in the center of each circle. Fold to shape into triangles.

2. Step 9: Bake

   Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated medium oven (350°F) for about 20 minutes or until golden.