Coriander Chicken and Fennel Seeds and Rosemary Pulled Pork Vol-au-Vents

Modern vol-au-vents with two distinct fillings: a spicy coriander chicken and a slow-cooked rosemary and fennel pulled pork.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 192.9 kcals 9260.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 13.3 grams 640.2 grams
Fat 13.7 grams 655.8 grams
Protein 4.1 grams 195.4 grams
Cook Time
150 mins
Produces
48 vol-au-vents
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Dairy
60
g
Unsalted Butter
Part of the total 560g, for the dough
500
g
Unsalted Butter
Remaining block for laminating
1
piece
Egg
Large, free-range, for egg wash
1
tbsp
Greek Yoghurt
Full-fat
25
g
Butter
For sautéing pork
Fruits
0.5
tsp
Lemon Juice
For pastry
1
piece
Lemon
Juice only
GrainsCereals
500
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Liquids
500
ml
Meat
300
g
Chicken Thighs
Boneless, chopped into small pieces
400
g
Pork Shoulder Steaks
Approximately 6 steaks
NutsSeeds
1.5
tsp
Table Salt
For pastry
1
handful
Coriander
Fresh, roughly chopped
2
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
1
tsp
Table Salt
For chicken
1
tsp
0.25
tsp
Turmeric
Ground
2
tsp
Rosemary
Fresh, chopped
0.5
tsp
Salt
For pork
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
For frying
Vegetables
1
piece
White Onion
Medium, roughly chopped
1
piece
Green Pepper
Small, seeds removed, roughly chopped
2
piece
Green Bird's-Eye Chillies
Seeds removed, finely chopped
2
cm
Ginger
Fresh root, peeled and finely chopped

Steps

  • Combine flour, salt, 60g butter, 225ml water, and lemon juice into a smooth dough using a food processor.
  • Rest the dough in the fridge and bash the remaining butter block into a smooth square.
  • Seal the butter inside the rolled-out dough and fold into thirds to create a rectangle.
  • Rotate the dough 90 degrees, roll, and fold again before resting in the fridge.
  • Repeat the rolling and folding process until you have completed 6 turns in total.
  • Brown the chicken in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Blend onion, peppers, coriander, chillies, ginger, garlic, and salt into a smooth paste.
  • Toast the spices in oil, then cook with the chicken and coriander paste for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the yoghurt and lemon juice to the chicken mixture once cooked.
  • Brown the pork steaks, then simmer in apple juice and soy sauce for 2 hours.
  • Cool and shred the pork after it has simmered to a tender state.
  • Grind fennel seeds and fry in butter with rosemary and the shredded pork for 3 minutes.
  • Roll the finished pastry to 5mm thick and cut out 48 rings and 48 bases.
  • Place rings on egg-washed bases and bake at 200°C for 17 minutes until golden.
  • Fill the cooled pastry cases with the chicken or pork mixtures and serve immediately.