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Wasabi-Spiked Spanakopita with Brown Butter Filo
A bold reimagining of classic Greek spanakopita that bridges ancient and modern Greek culinary traditions. Crispy filo layers are brushed with aromatic brown butter, while the traditional spinach-feta filling gets an unexpected kick from wasabi, creating a harmonious balance between creamy, spicy, and herbaceous flavors. This dish represents the evolution of Greek cuisine meeting contemporary global influences.
80 min
Medium
8 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet1/10
Salty6/10
Sour2/10
Umami4/10
Spicy5/10
🥄 Texture
The wasabi-spiked spanakopita offers a delightful contrast in textures, from the crispy, flaky layers of golden brown filo pastry on the outside to the creamy, rich spinach and cheese filling inside. The addition of wasabi introduces a unique, slightly moist texture to the filling.
👃 Aroma
This dish emits a warm, buttery aroma from the browned butter and baked filo pastry, complemented by the fresh, herby scent of dill and parsley. The wasabi adds a pungent, slightly spicy twist to the overall fragrance.
🍷 Pairs Well With
A crisp, dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or a light, citrusy wheat beer would complement the spicy, salty, and umami flavors of the dish.
🥗 Side Dishes
A simple cucumber salad dressed with vinegar and a touch of sugar, or a light tomato and onion salad drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, would provide a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors of the spanakopita.
Ingredients(15 items)
- 11 pound fresh spinach (washed and chopped)
- 28 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- 34 ounces ricotta cheese
- 43 large eggs (beaten)
- 51/2 cup fresh dill (chopped)
- 61/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 73 scallions (finely chopped)
- 82 teaspoons wasabi paste
- 91 teaspoon wasabi powder
- 101/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1112 sheets filo pastry
- 121/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated)
- 131/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 141/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 152 tablespoons olive oil
Nutrition Information(per serving)
285
Calories
12g
Protein
14g
Carbs
21g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Drain excess liquid and let cool completely.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine crumbled feta, ricotta, beaten eggs, dill, parsley, and scallions. Mix well until evenly combined.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix wasabi paste and wasabi powder with 1 tablespoon of water to create a smooth paste. Add this to the cheese mixture along with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Fold the cooled spinach into the cheese-wasabi mixture until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 6
Prepare brown butter: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
- 7
Lay one sheet of filo in the prepared baking dish, allowing edges to hang over sides. Brush lightly with brown butter. Repeat with 5 more sheets, brushing each with butter.
- 8
Spread the spinach-cheese-wasabi filling evenly over the filo layers.
- 9
Layer the remaining 6 filo sheets on top, brushing each with brown butter. Tuck in or trim any overhanging edges.
- 10
Score the top layers into squares or diamonds using a sharp knife, cutting only halfway through to the filling.
- 11
Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top. The edges should be deeply golden.
- 12
Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting along scored lines and serving warm.
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