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Kolokotes (pumpkin, bulgur and mint pastries)

Thin pastry turnovers filled with pumpkin, bulgur and mint, spiced with cinnamon. A Cypriot festive dish, served warm either as a savoury or a sweet pastry depending on the family.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Peel the pumpkin, cut it into cubes and steam it for 15 minutes.
  2. Mash it roughly and let it drain for a few minutes.
  3. Soak the bulgur in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain it.
  4. Mix the pumpkin, bulgur, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, chopped mint and oil.
  5. Cut the filo pastry into rectangles and layer 2 oiled sheets together.
  6. Place a spoonful of filling in the centre and fold into a triangle or turnover.
  7. Brush with beaten egg and bake at 190 °C for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden.
  8. Let them cool slightly before serving.

Variations and tips

Savoury version. Replace the sugar and cinnamon with salt and pepper, then add grated cheese.

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