Sfiha Baalbeckiye

Description
Meat Pastries



Ingredients

 * Prepare Basic Dough, using the same recipe except exclude the oil and add 1 tspn of yeast dissolved in ¼ cup water
 * 1 lb ground lamb meat
 * 32 oz firm tomatoes, finely chopped
 * 5 medium onions, finely chopped
 * 1 tspn salt
 * a dash of ground cayenne red pepper
 * a dash of ground cinnamon
 * a dash of ground allspice
 * 2 tbsp butter, diced
 * 2 tbsp yoghurt
 * 1 tbsp sesame paste (Tahinah)
 * 1 tbsp pomegranate thickened juice (if available)
 * 4 tbsp fried pine nuts

Directions
Soak white cheese in water for 1 night. Change water occasionally. Drain. Spread filo pastries. Cut in half. Place semi-circles over each other. Cut in half in order to get triangles. Filling: Mix all ingredients except the vegetable oil. Put some of the filling in center of the smooth side of filo pastries. Fold sides and roll neatly. Brush side with some flour dissolved in ¼ cup of water to seal. Fry in hot oil until golden. Serve hot with main dishes.