Chicken 'Patties'

I spent part of my childhood in Pakistan and the flavors and tastes of amazing Pakistani fare is ingrained in my memory. One of the things I miss about living in Pakistan is tea time. Tea is an actual meal time, with tea being served with pastries like samosas and 'patties' from the neighborhood bakery.  'Patties' are puff pastry with delicious chicken of beef filling. The chicken patties are round while the beef ones are rectangular. Beef patties are pretty easy to imitate but the chicken filling recipe is a little harder to find. Recently, I've discovered the Pakistani food channel, which is amazing since I found this spot on recipe. Try these chicken patties as an appetizer, at tea time, or for iftar and enjoy the tastes of Pakistan.

Chicken Patties  

1 Package Puff Pastry

1 Chicken breast, boiled and shredded

1 Onion, finely chopped 

1 tsp Black pepper

1 tblsp Cilantro leaves

1 tbsp Mayonnaise

1 tbsp Oil

1 tbsp Tomato ketchup

2 tbsp Sour Cream

½ tsp Salt
1 Egg  

Heat oil in a pan and saute the boiled and shredded chicken for about a minute (I usually run the chicken through the food processor to get more of the authentic texture).  Now add the onion and cook until translucent. Then add the sour cream, mayonnaise, black pepper, salt and ketchup. The sour cream and mayonnaise will release water, but if the mixture is dry add about a 1/4 cup water so the flavors get a chance to blend. Cover the lid and ook till the water dries.  Roll the puff pastry and cut by using a round cookie cutter. Sandwich chicken filling between two round pieces of puff pastry. To seal the edges use water.  Brush the tops of the patties with a beaten egg. Bake at 350 for 15-20  minutes or until the pastry is puffed and the tops are golden brown. Serve with ketchup.