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Ramadan Menu: Turkish pastries, mini potato tortillas, red lentil & bulgur soup, orange blossom cream
A complete menu inspired by Turkish flavours for Ramadan: fluffy pastries stuffed with spiced meat, crispy mini potato tortillas, a comforting red lentil and bulgur soup, and a fragrant orange blossom cream dessert. Ideal for a convivial and comforting meal.
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Critical Success Points
- • Allow the yeast to activate properly (step 1).
- • Do not overwork the pastry dough (step 2).
- • Cook the filling until all liquid has evaporated (step 4).
- • Seal the pastry edges correctly to avoid leaks (step 5).
- • Brush the pastries with parsley‑buttered butter for a beautiful colour (step 7).
- • Do not overcook the mini tortillas to keep the centre moist (step 10).
- • Simmer the soup long enough for lentils and bulgur to become tender (step 12).
- • Stir the cream dessert constantly to avoid lumps (step 14).
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot oil with care to avoid splatters.
- • Use gloves or a kitchen mitt when removing the pan from the oven (200°C).
- • Be careful with sharp knives when chopping vegetables.
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