Recipe of Banh Pate So

Ingredients

• 2 sheets of frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 200g ground pork
• 100g ground chicken
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   In a pan, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add the ground pork and chicken, and cook until they are no longer pink.

3. 3

   Season the meat with five-spice powder, black pepper, sugar, and fish sauce. Mix well and let it cool.

4. 4

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

5. 5

   Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into squares or rectangles.

6. 6

   Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each pastry square.

7. 7

   Fold the pastry over the filling to create a triangle or rectangle shape. Seal the edges with a fork.

8. 8

   Brush the tops of the pastries with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds for garnish.

9. 9

   Place the pastries on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.

10. 10

    Serve your Banh Pate So hot as a delightful snack or appetizer. Enjoy!

11. 11

    Note: You can also freeze these pastries before baking and store them for future use. Simply bake from frozen for a few extra minutes.