Cheese pie, seed crackers and prawn rolls: Ravinder Bhogal’s recipes for cooking with filo
Making your own filo is notoriously faffy but, luckily, there are great ready-made versions out there that make these crunchy, golden savoury treats a doddle
TL;DR
- Filo pastry is versatile for both sweet and savory dishes, and ready-made versions are a convenient option.
- The Cheese and Spring Onion Pie involves layering filo with a rich cheese filling and baking until golden.
- Seeded Filo Crackers are made by layering filo with olive oil, spices, and seeds, then cutting and baking until crisp.
- Saffron Prawn Boreks feature a prawn, vegetable, and saffron filling wrapped in filo and baked until golden.
- Tips include keeping filo covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying and cracking.