Two-Bite Mummies with Pineapple Dipping Sauce

  • Preparation time
    30 mins
    Cooking time
    35 mins
    Servings
    40

    by CanadianLiving.com

    Updated: 2008-11-01 20:56:05

Ingredients

  1. 10 sheets phyllo pastry 
  2. 1/3 cup (75 mL) butter, melted 
  3. Pineapple Dipping Sauce (recipe below) 
  4.      
  5. Filling: 
  6. 8 oz (250 g) lean ground beef 
  7. 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 
  8. 1 onion, finely diced 
  9. 1 clove garlic, minced 
  10. 1 tbsp (15 mL) mild curry paste 
  11. 2 tsp (10 mL) minced gingerroot 
  12. 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin 
  13. 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper 
  14. 1/2 cup (125 mL) sodium-reduced beef stock 
  15. 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh bread crumbs 
  16. 1/3 cup (75 mL) toasted ground almonds

Steps

  1. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or grease; set aside.
  2. Filling: In skillet, fry beef over medium-high heat, breaking up with spoon, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Drain off fat.
  3. Add oil, onion, garlic, curry paste, ginger, cumin, salt and pepper; fry until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in stock; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until about half of the liquid remains, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in bread crumbs and almonds. Let cool for 30 minutes. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate, uncovered, until cold; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)
  5. Place 1 sheet of the phyllo on work surface, covering remainder with damp tea towel to prevent drying out. From long side, cut crosswise into 4 strips; brush lightly with butter. Spoon scant 1 tbsp (15 mL) filling into log about 1/2 inch (1 cm) from end and sides of strip. Fold sides over filling; fold over end and roll up. Brush lightly with butter. Place on prepared pan. Repeat with remaining phyllo. (Make-ahead: Freeze in single layer. Layer with waxed paper in airtight container and freeze for up to 2 weeks; bake frozen, adding 5 minutes to baking time.)
  6. Bake in centre of 375°F (190°C) oven until golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Serve warm with Pineapple Dipping Sauce.
  7. Pineapple Dipping Sauce:
    1/2 cup (125 mL) pineapple jam
    1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice
    Pinch hot pepper flakes

    In microwaveable bowl, whisk together jam, lime juice and hot pepper flakes; cover and microwave on high for 30 seconds or until melted. Serve warm. (Make-ahead: Let cool. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.) Makes about 1/2 cup (125 mL).
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