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Bastilla (Pastilla - Moroccan Pigeon Pie)

Moroccan · Middle East & North Africa Top Pick OVEN

9/10

Flaky warqa pastry filled with spiced shredded chicken, almond cream, eggs, and dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar.

Chicken Baked & Pastry

Why It Works

The sweet-savory combination of sugared almonds and spiced meat is a hallmark of Moroccan cuisine. Multiple pastry layers shatter on contact, revealing the complex filling.

Key Ingredients

chicken warqa or phyllo almonds eggs onion cinnamon powdered sugar saffron

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