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Pistachio Tamarind Sausage Rolls

These Pistachio Tamarind Sausage Rolls are a sweet-savory twist on the classic holiday appetizer.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 160kcal

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 1.5 kg ground pork
  • 1 onion finely copped
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fennel seeds lightly crushed
  • 20 sage leaves finely chopped
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp nutmeg
  • 2 tsp salt and pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup pistachios roughly chopped

For the Glaze

  • 2/3 cup red current or grape jelly
  • 2 Tbsp tamarind paste or sauce

For Assembly

  • puff pastry sheets
  • egg wash optional for shine

For the Dip

  • Ketchup and tamarind mixed to taste. Start with 3 parts ketchup to 1 part tamarind

Instructions

Make the Filling

  • Sauté the onion and garlic until soft and just getting some color.
  • In a large bowl combine the ground pork, sauteed onion and garlic, fennel seeds, sage, panko breadcrumbs, nutmeg, salt and pepper, eggs and pistachios.
  • Mix until fully combined. Your hands will likely work best.

Prepare the glaze

  • Whisk together the jelly and the Tamarind paste. This will brush onto the pastry and caramelize nicely as it bakes.

Assemble the Rolls

  • Lay out a cold sheet of puff pastry.
  • Brush with an even layer of the tamarind-jelly mixture
  • Form a long log of sausage mixture along one edge.
  • Roll tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
  • Slice into 1 inch round for mini sausage rolls.
  • Place sausage -side up on a parchment lined tray
  • Brush tops lightly with egg wash (optional)

Freeze

  • Pistachio Tamarind Sausage Rolls freeze perfectly. Freeze on a tray until solid; 2-3 hours. Transfer to a freezer bag or container. Store for up to 3 months.

Bake

  • Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes, or until:
  • .Pastry is puffed and golden
  • .Sausage is fully cooked and safe to eat
  • .The tops caramelize slightly from the the glaze
  • To bake from frozen, simply add 3-5 minutes.

Notes

These Pistachio Tamarind Sausage Rolls freeze perfectly and bake straight from frozen, making them an elegant, crowd-pleasing bit for Christmas parties, cocktail hours or any celebration where you'd like something familiar but special.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g
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