Cocarrois

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Cocarrois is a traditional vegetable turnover originating from the Balearic Islands. The dough is similar to the island’s empandas de cordero, but it’s enriched with orange juice and sugar. Other ingredients used to make the dough include flour, olive oil, egg yolks, and lard or butter. The filling is typically made with vegetables such as Swiss chard, cauliflower florets, and scallions, along with parsley, pine nuts, and raisins. The dough is stuffed, then closed and shaped into a half-moon. The pastries are baked until lightly browned, then served warm or at room temperature. These turnovers are especially popular during Easter.