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ONION PIE
(Kremydopita)

This is a common pie in small villages. It is sometimes flavored with mint as well.

4 tablespoons Krinos Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus 4 teaspoons for brushing fillo
16 medium-sized onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 cups fresh dill, chopped
4 tablespoons seedless raisins
4 tablespoons bulgur (cracked wheat)
6 tablespoons Krinos Kefalotyri Cheese, grated
2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 eggs, slightly beaten
Salt, black pepper to taste
1 1-pound box Athens/Apollo fillo pastry

NOTE: Follow fillo preparation instructions per "Working with Fillo" below.

Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the onions until wilted.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the onions with dill, raisins, bulgur, grated cheese, nutmeg and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Mix in the eggs, and season with salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to 350F. Follow fillo preparation instructions per "Working with Fillo" below.

 

Yield: 8-12 servings

 

WORKING WITH FILLO: Make sure the pastry is at room temperature. If the fillo is frozen, it should be thawed slowly in the refrigerator overnight and then left at room temperature for two hours before opening the package. 

Open the package and unroll the fillo carefully. Place it on a kitchen towel, and place one dry and one damp towel over it to keep the fillo moist. If the top sheet seems on the verge of becoming too moist and sticky, turn the fillo over or cut the stack in half like a deck of cards, rotating the bottom sheets with the top. Work fast!

The sheets will have to be  buttered or brushed with olive oil or a combination of both. Count on about 1/2 teaspoon of fat per sheet, and make sure the edges are brushed first. Butter a large, rectangular, 2-to 3-inch-deep baking pan. Place the fillo sheet-by-sheet in the pan, using about 8-10 sheets for the bottom and brushing each with melted butter and/or olive oil. Spread the filling evenly over the fillo, and top with the remaining sheets, buttering or oiling each one. Score the savory pies into squares or diamond shapes, and bake in a preheated oven at 375ºF (unless otherwise specified in recipe) for about 50 minutes to one hour, or until the fillo is crisp and golden.