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Spicy Vegetable and Cheese Brick Pastries
Two variants of crispy bricks: a fragrant Indian vegetable filling (potatoes, peas, carrots, spices) and a cheese filling with green olives. Easy to prepare, freeze and fry, these bites are perfect for appetizers, Ramadan or a tasty snack.
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Critical Success Points
- • Cook the potatoes until tender without crushing them.
- • Fully evaporate the vegetables' water before adding the potatoes.
- • Properly seal the brick edges to prevent oil leaks.
- • Oil at 180°C before frying, otherwise the bricks will absorb too much oil.
Safety Warnings
- • Frying oil is very hot; handle with tongs and avoid splatters.
- • Be careful of burns when handling hot potatoes.
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