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Bastilla bil Djaj (Moroccan Spiced Chicken and Almond Pie)
Crispy layers of warqa pastry encasing shredded saffron chicken, caramelized onion-egg reduction, and toasted cinnamon-orange almonds.
The story
Originating in the aristocratic kitchens of Fez after the Andalusian migrations, Bastilla represents the peak of Moroccan culinary art. It masterfully balances contrasting textures and sweet-savory notes, sandwiching fragrant saffron-braised chicken and almond crumble within whisper-thin pastry dusted with sugar and cinnamon.
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