World Flavors Cookbook

Pão de Rala

A highly decorative Alentejo sweet made of almond paste, filled with egg threads and squash jam.

Cuisine: Portugal

Ingredients

• Almond paste
• Egg threads
• Gila (squash jam)
• Sugar

Instructions

1. 1. Roll almond paste into a thin sheet. 2. Fill with egg threads and jam. 3. Fold and shape into a loaf. 4. Bake briefly until set. 5. Dust with sugar.