Mediterranean Cuisine: Bisteeya (Pastilla Recipe)

Ingredients

• sunflower oil, plus extra for brushing
• tbsp-1 oz butter
• chicken quarters, preferably breasts
• Spanish onions, grated or finely chopped
• A good pinch of ground ginger
• A good pinch of saffron strands
• ground cinnamon, plus extra for dusting
• 4 tbsp flaked almonds
• large bunch fresh coriander
• Finely chopped
• large bunch fresh parsley
• eggs, beaten
• About 6oz filo pastry
• icing sugar
• Plus extra for dusting
• Salt and ground black pepper