Romanian-Style Placinte cu Praz (Leek Turnovers)

A classic Romanian savory pastry consisting of a golden, flaky dough filled with a rich, sautéed leek mixture. These traditional turnovers offer a sweet, mellow onion flavor balanced by a hint of creaminess.

Prep: 45 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 3 large leeks
• 3 tbsp butter
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 lb puff pastry
• 1 large egg

Cooking instructions

1. Clean the leeks thoroughly, trim the dark green tops, and slice the white and light green parts into thin rounds.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and sauté until very soft and beginning to caramelize. (about 12 min)
3. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the sour cream, crumbled feta cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Let the mixture cool completely. (about 15 min)
4. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 6 equal squares. — 400°F
5. Place a generous spoonful of the cooled leek mixture in the center of each square. Fold the pastry over to form triangles and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
6. Beat the egg in a small bowl to create an egg wash. Brush the top of each turnover with the egg wash to ensure a golden finish.
7. Place the turnovers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown. (about 25 min) — 400°F