28/05/2021

Feta Cigars with Mandarin and Thyme Honey

These delectable little filo rolls with a creamy feta centre are doused in a citrus honey and are impossible to resist. Assemble them up to a day ahead and bake them just before serving for the ultimate pre-dinner snack.

Makes:

12 Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

200g feta cheese
6 sheets filo pastry
50g butter, melted
sesame or poppy seeds, for sprinkling
1 bunch thyme
1/4 cup honey
grated rind and juice of 1 mandarin (or 1/2 orange)

Method

Cut the feta into 12 equal batons. Working quickly, cut each filo sheet in half lengthwise. Brush each piece with butter and place a feta baton and a sprig of thyme on the short end. Roll up into cigar shapes, folding in the sides as you go.
Place on an oven tray, brush with butter and sprinkle with seeds. Bake at 200°C in the upper half of the oven for 10 minutes until golden brown.
Meanwhile, warm honey on the stove with grated rind, 2 tablespoons of mandarin juice and a few thyme sprigs for a few minutes. Allow to cool to infuse the flavours.
Serve hot feta cigars drizzled with scented honey and sprinkled with thyme.
VARIATION Use batons of salted tofu and olive oil in place of butter for a vegan version.

Tips

TIPS Uncooked feta cigars may be refrigerated, covered, for 24 hours before baking. They also freeze well. If cooking them from frozen, allow a few extra minutes.
STYLING Spoon cooled honey over hot feta cigars just before serving, and sprinkle with orange rind and thyme leaves.
DRINK MATCH Sauvignon blank, riesling, cognac or Australian pale ale.

Entrees, Pastries, Savouries, Snacks, Starters
May 28, 2021
Naomi Crisante

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