Vol-Au-Vent "Pastetli" Filling

Pastetli are a traditional Swiss dish served as main course. Easy preparation and done in just minutes they are a delight for the whole family. Usually served with a side dish of vegetables, such as peas and carrots, which makes the dish even more delightful.

Pastetli are a bit of a retro food in Switzerland these days. Back in the days Pastetli were served regularly, mostly on Sundays or when guests were over, but these days this is one of the Swiss meals that has been replaced by many modern families with more exotic foods. But, the Pastetli are still around and they’re still part of the Swiss food landscape.

Pastetli were invented in France where they’re called vol-au-vent, French for ‘windblown’ to describe its lightness. The first time they appeared in a cookbook was in 1739. While they’re served as an appetizer in France, they’re eaten as a main meal not only in Switzerland but also in Belgium and the Netherlands. It is also from the Netherlands where our Swiss name 'Pastetli' originates from. The Dutch call them pasteitje (little pastry). From there it came to the German Pastete. Just to add a little complication though, a Pastete in Switzerland is rectangle cake shaped puff pastry pie filled with sausage meat, mushrooms in a delicious creamy sauce.

Directions:
Pour the contents in a pan, heat for 5-6 minutes over medium heat while stirring. Fill the 'Pastetli' pastries heated in the oven with the content. The filling is sufficient for 4-5 pastries.

Nutrition Information (per 100g)

Energy:                    117 kcal
Total fat:                        7 g
- Saturated fat:             3 g
- Trans fat:                    0 g
Protein:                           7 g
Carbohydrates:             6 g
- Sugars:                     0.5 g
Sodium:                        1.3 g

Ingredients:
water, mushrooms, pork meat (CH), veal (CH), veal milk (CH), pork fat, bacon, rapeseed oil, starches (rice, potatoes), milk protein, white wine, wheat flour, sugar, iodized salt , flavor enhancer (E 621), egg powder, apple cider vinegar, table salt, thickener (E 415), lemon juice concentrate, stabilizers (E 450, E 451), yeast extract, beef extract, glucose, spices, curry (with mustard), spice extracts, flavor, caramelized sugar, hydrolyzed corn protein

Allergen information: This product contains milk protein, wheat, egg, mustard

Note: The filling is sufficient for 4-5 pastries

Storage: Store in dry cool place. Pour content in different container after opening and consume within 2 days.