Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) ground pork
  • 1 small (100g) onion, very finely minced
  • 2 cloves (6g) garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (2g) dried fennel seeds, slightly crushed
  • 1 tsp (6g) kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup (15g) plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) cold water
  • 1 package (14 oz / 400g) chilled puff pastry
  • 1 large (50g) egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp (5g) sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, minced onion, garlic, fennel, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and cold water. Mix by hand until the meat becomes tacky and cohesive.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle on a flat surface.
  3. Divide the pork filling into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a log and place them lengthwise across the puff pastry.
  4. Carefully roll the pastry over the meat logs, sealing the seams with a small amount of beaten egg wash.
  5. Brush the tops of the rolls with the remaining egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  6. Place rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is mahogany-colored and shattering.