Hortopitakia: Cretan Hand Pies filled with Greens
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- Printable recipe: www.dimitrasdi...
For the dough:
4 cups (566 grams) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup olive oil
1 and 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
1/4 cup olive oil plus more for frying
1 onion, finely chopped
5-6 scallions, thinly sliced
1 and 1/2 pound mixed baby greens, roughly chopped
1 pound spinach leaves, roughly chopped
1 bunch parsley, stems removed and leaves finely chopped
1 small bunch of fresh mint leaves finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried dill
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6- 8 ounces feta cheese, optional
Instructions
Make the dough:
In the bowl of a tabletop mixer that has been fitted with the dough hook, combine the water, vinegar, salt, and olive oil and whisk it together. Add the flour and knead on medium speed for 5 minutes. Transfer the dough to a bowl that has been lightly greased with olive oil. Toss the dough to coat and cover with plastic wrap or with a clean kitchen towel. Set aside and allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Prepare the Filling:
In a large skillet, add the chopped onion and the olive oil with a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until soft. About 6-7 minutes.
Add the scallions and cook for 2-3 minutes or until soft.
Add the chopped greens in a few batches. Add another batch as soon as the first one wilts. Season each batch lightly with salt. Increase the heat to medium high so that the juices that are released evaporate.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the herbs and black pepper. If adding feta, crumble it in at this time. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if desired.
If you're not adding feta, add the juice of half a lemon plus a half teaspoon of lemon zest to the greens. Set the filling aside to cool and try not to eat most of it...
Assemble the hand pies:
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and divide it into 8 equal portions.
Note: If you have a pasta roller attachment for your stand mixer or a pasta roller that is hand cranked, use it to roll out the strips of dough. Otherwise, Roll each pieace of dough out to about 1/8 of an inch in thickness. (see video).
Place a teaspoon full of the filling on the dough. Keep placing teaspoonfuls of filling across the top portion of the dough, spacing them out about 2 inches apart.
Brush the edges of the dough and inbetween the filling with water. Fold the bottom portion of the dough over the filling and press it flat.
Using a pastry cutter, a cup, or a cookie cutter, cut the pies into half moons. (see video)
Place the pies on a baking tray that has been lined with parchment paper and lightly floured.
Pierce the tops of the pies with a fork.
Freezer Instructions: The pies can be frozen. Once they are solid, transfer them into freezer safe bags or layer them on top of each other and wrap the tray with plastic. They will keep fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Fry the pies 2-3 minutes on each side over medium-high heat. The oil should be 360-370 °F. They're ready when they're golden all around.
Transfer the fried pies to a tray that has been lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Serve immediately.
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My near to blind armenian grandma used to make them for us.....can you imagine the love and feeling of pleasure/duty flowing out of her heart. My mom also was a great busy cook.
@E Gashi It is like that...the divinity lies in the essence, and not in form or context. It suffices to understand, at one point or another, in TIME.
Traditionally these don't have feta. But, we are going to add it to this recipe. We add feta to everything. 😀
YES!
CUZ FETA MAKES IT BETTA!
I was already thinking, "I love this video," then the music started 16 minutes in... now I am hooked.
I miss these so much. My parents were from Χανιά. This was a Sunday classic. With enough made to bring to my Aunt’s place later in the afternoon. I always kept my eyes peeled for the last few that were more fried dough with whatever mix was left 😅 Thanks for the throwback, Dimitra! Hope you’re having a good weekend. Stay safe :)
Yes, these are in everyone's freezer in Chania :) love them and the memories that come with them :)
J'adore..merci
You are beatiful. Also love your recipes. Keep up the good work.
Your daughter is absolutely *adorable!* Maybe she can be a regular guest on your show!
lol! Thank you. Now, she constantly comes in while we're recording..haha!
She is adorable and seeing her in the kitchen helping Mom was heart ❤️ warming!
P. S. Loved the sunglasses 😎!
Cute mom and cute daughter
So nice and sweet teaching your daughter. The best. Bravo
Thank you for being here, Dimitra. I miss my Mom’s cooking. My Mom was from Samos and my Dad from Andros. She did a lot of Greek cooking, especially when company was coming and holidays. I am learning so much from you. 🩷
Can’t wait to make these! Looks delicious! It’s nice to see you cooking with your daughter. Helping my mom and Grandma is what Always kept me in the kitchen...making great memories!♥️
Your daughter is beautiful and adorable 😊!
What a great way to get green veg into kids!
It really is! Hope you enjoy them!
Sweet princess you have .
God bless your family 👪 🙏
Delicious!!👍
Thank you so very much! This is the first time in 20 years that I managed to make good dough for this. Even though I cheated and mixed it in the food processor, it still came out better than all the other recipes. I used a bag of kale I had and some frozen spinach and ground some dill seeds as I run out of dill, and added mint and onion and lemon and it was great. This is a gift to us and much appreciated.
I always substitute leeks for onion( I was force fed them as a child). My Dad was from Corfu and I love watching and learning from your channel. Thank you for posting these delicious recipies x
I always enjoy your recipe. You are such a great cook. Your daughter is cute and funny. It is a great idea to make her share the video with you. Have a wonderful weekend & Enjoy
Great tip about the scallions ! Thanks :)
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing!
the little girl made me lol. and really amazing recipe as usual thank you. long baby! XD
Amazing! They look delicious, thanks for sharing 😋
I like these Hortopitakias and will try them soon, there is so much commonality in Mediterreanian cuisine and best is olives, feta, the greens and herbs, all so good and delishious. Your daughter is a lovely child, helping mum. Thanks for sharing.
She’s so cute! ❤
Spring came early and so did foraging season I can’t wait to make this with wild greens.
I know common wisdom says don’t deep fry in extra virgin olive oil but I’ve done it successfully and it tastes amazing! Maybe don’t use the expensive stuff though 😂
how precious!
This was delicious, Dimitra. I made it for my dad, whose been making pites his whole life, and he was very impressed. It reminded me of the pites I used to have in Greece, during summers in my youth. Nicely done.
TY sweet Dimitroula mou! I'm gonna make these soon. I gotten so much stuff from the free grocery pickup pantry where I live. I saw 2 bags of kale and took them to boil them for over 20 mins and then freeze them.. Stay safe!
You are so welcome! xx
Wow like Chilean empanada dough
Thank you
So many different fillings u can make up hey 💖
Thanks for watching!
Been adding a lot more greens to my diet lately. (Doctors orders!) I've been waiting for a recipe like this for a long time. Thanks Dimitra! 😋
I love that you brought out those scallions! I don't know how many times I have had green onions that look like that hanging around the fridge and wondered whether or not to use them.
Oh yes, we don't waste around here!!
This particular episode was so enjoyable. I loved that your daughter was there helping. She's got a great personality and she brought out a softness to you. Not that you're hard at all, but you were so much more relaxed and enjoying yourself and clearly having a good time. I love to see that.
Absolutely! I always find scallions like that a week after purchasing! I do just what you do! Take off the old stuff, rinse really well and use it!
Love the addition of little Layla in the videos.
Dimitra, I love all your recipes and the presentation of them. Very clear and I like the options that you provide. I have made a few of them. They come out perfect. Thank you for making all your videos!
Glad you like them! I hope that you enjoy this one too!!
Absolutely love all your recipes hun, those look fantastic, thank you for your time ❤️
OMS they look so darn delicious. Goodness you have so much patience 👏🇿🇦
Those look terrific. I have your recipe for biftekia sto fourno in the oven right now and it smells great.
Sounds great! Did you make them lemony or with tomato sauce? WE love beeftekia around here :)
Hi Dimitra! Another way to make them is with sweet mizithra cheese, diosmo (mizithropitakia) and pour honey on top. Mizithra and honey is a fantastic combination. Maybe you can use another type of cheese that you can find there. Kisses from Crete!
My mouth is watering.😍
❤❤❤❤❤I love this omg I love your Chanel wow they are soooo delicious thanks so much 🙏🏼
Did you grow up in Crete or America? I’m Albanian of Greek heritage btw, nice video! 🇬🇷
I love Albania. The girls are so pretty
Συγχαρητήρια.
👍 job!!!
I would definitely be just frying that dough and make a pig of myself 😜👌
Put this recipe on my “Must Make” list! 😂🤣😂🤣
Love power greens in spanakopita
Bravo Leala! You are such a kouklitsa!!!🥰💕🥰💕
Dimitra's dishes 🍒
Thank you for this delicious recipe 😍😍😍😍😍
Μπράβο Δήμητρα!👏
Καλό Πάσχα!Καλή Ανάσταση!🐣🕯️
Dimitra we all grow VLITA up here in the NE! If you need seeds let me know I’ll get my mom to give me some to send you !x
Hello.chef.Dimitra......
Super.-good
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This looks delicous! I wonder if you can also make them as a meat version pies. I'm gonna try this and I'll try making them with meat.
Yes!! Some meat sauce would be great in these :)
Yes... I’m thinking adding browned ground lamb to make a well rounded dinner dish with Tzaziki and a lovely Greek salad!
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Mina and I just discovered you on TH-cam and I’m so happy watching you cooking! I will be watching you making all your delicious cooking with great and easy instructions. YOU are great and making cooking so enjoyable - THANK YOU & keep up with your great cooking 👍🤗
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Looks delicious! I haven't seen the power greens in costco in many months in NYC I missed them, thought they discontinued them!
Dimitra, my Indian girlfriend loves Amaranth (vlitha). Try an East Indian supermarket, you might be able to find them there. I love the pites.
I now live in Western Crete & all the pies are lovely. I’ll look forward to making these!
Where does your family come from Dimitra?
Thank you so much 🥰
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you [EFXARISTO!!] for sharing!!!
By the way... Your daughter is such a precious KOUKLA!!!
Oh yum!
I love vleeta!!! Βλίτα 🤗
Great recipe , loved it 😋😋😋😋
God I love that song from the intro!
Hi dimitra! Love your channel. Do you think it would be possible that you could show us how to make Cretan olive pies? 💕
Thsnk u so much love u
Hi Dimitra# my family is from Crete too! Love your recipes n green amaranth is clesest youre right tho cant find what i really need either lol keep up the good work!
I love your videos
Fascinating glimpse into the kitchen of a cagemaker for a canary. Can't you buy fresh veg in Texas? I wouldn't feed that scallion to a skunk 🤩. ... Anyway I am sure we can cooperate without the discord we have always experienced before and I will make do with my selfikopitas thanks! Best wishes to lv
Thank you!!
Amaranth seeds are easily obtainable from ebay.
Good to know! Thank you
Yummy 😀💜👍
I love your recipes! This is not specific to this video, but what spices (brands or bulk) do you buy and where do you get them.
👍👍👍👍👍
Dimitroula mou,
I hurd u say u can't find vlita,xorta(amaranth)
Well I grow them every year in my back yard.i wish I knew
How to mail u some seeds.
I love them with fish,
And more
Let me know
Could you do these in an airfryer?
Dimitra, could you use puff pastry for these.?
❤❤❤
Do you have a book with these recipes
Could we bake the patty
😎🤣❤
Dimi, I love you, but you gotta stop scraping the board with the sharp edge of your knife… please use the blunt side of the knife to scrape, so that you don't dull it. (And so you don't drive crabby old men like me crazy... It's almost as bad as leaving the bathroom light on or messing with the thermostat; our kryptonite!🤣)
Ja sta qerja suDhimitra.
Τι χορτοπιτακια.... Καλτσουνια τα λέμε στα Χανιά
Σπανακοπιτα με μεντα,,???πρωτη φορα ακουωωω,δεν νομιζω να ειναι κρητικη εκδοχη...για αμερικανικη ισως!!Θα μπορουσατε να κανετε κλασικη ελληνικη σπανακοπιτα!!!Αυτη να την βαφτησετε αμερικανικη σπανακοπιτα!!!!
Can you be my mom.
Hmmmm…. I don’t have the proper appliance to get that dough thinned out right. So I might have to pass on this recipe. Good news is we have a great Greek restaurant close by and I bet they have these on the menu.
No appliance needed! You can use a regular rolling pin :)
Looks delicious but please keep that dirty bag off your cutting board. The outside hasn't been triple washed. 😉
Just cook the greens and eat them without all of the rest frying mess
You do you honey...I see no mss here..lol..only deliciousness.
It's so hard to stop eating that filling...lol
im in love lol 😂