World Flavors Cookbook

Manitaropita

Wild mushroom pie in phyllo — earthy forest mushrooms with leeks and herbs in a golden phyllo crust.

Cuisine: Greece

Ingredients

• 600g mixed mushrooms, sliced
• 2 leeks, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 100ml olive oil
• Fresh thyme, dill
• Salt and pepper
• 12 sheets phyllo

Instructions

1. Sauté leeks and garlic in olive oil until soft.
2. Add mushrooms. Cook until all moisture evaporates.
3. Add thyme and dill. Cool.
4. Mix with beaten eggs. Season.
5. Layer 6 phyllo sheets in an oiled tin, brushing each.
6. Add filling. Top with remaining phyllo.
7. Brush with oil. Bake at 180C for 40 minutes.