Pastilla

Pastilla, also known as Bastilla, is a savory-sweet Moroccan pie that embodies the rich history and complex flavors of Moroccan cuisine. This dish is traditionally made with layers of thin, flaky warqa dough, similar to phyllo, and filled with a mixture of shredded pigeon or chicken, spiced with cinnamon, saffron, and almonds. The filling is both savory and sweet, with the addition of sugar and sometimes beaten eggs to bind it together. The pie is baked until golden and crisp, then dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon.