Bisteeya (a phonetic spelling of pastilla) is a type of sweet and savory pie common in Moroccan cuisine. It is made from an outer layer of puffed dough (phyllo or its cousin warka) enveloping a filling of shredded meat (often chicken), ground almonds, and spices. The most traditional variant uses pigeon meat rather than chicken; alternate fillings such as shrimp or fish are also becoming prevalent.

[edit] See also

• Moroccan cuisine
• List of pies

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Bisteeya recipe at Foodnetwork
• Bisteeya (Moroccan chicken & almond filo pie) at Taste.com.au

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