Dried Fig Souvlaki
An elegant Mediterranean appetizer featuring dried figs stuffed with feta cheese, wrapped in pastourma and fresh sage leaves. These bite-sized treats offer a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- •18 whole dried figs
- •18 cubes feta cheese
- •18 slices pastourma
- •18 leaves fresh sage
- •18 pieces toothpicks
- •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Using small sharp knife, cut stem from top of each fig, then cut straight down from top center to make 3/4-inch-deep, 1/2-inch-long slit in fig. Fill slit in each fig with cube of feta cheese, then press opening closed. Place 1 slice of pastourma on work surface; top with sage leaf. Place stuffed fig at 1 end and roll up to enclose fig. Secure with toothpick. Repeat with remaining pastourma, sage, and figs. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
15 min
- 2.
Arrange on plate, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing. Pour enough oil into large skillet to cover bottom. Heat over medium-high heat. Add figs. Cook until pastourma begins to crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to large platter. Serve warm.
64 min
