Dried Fig Souvlaki

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 18 large dried figs (preferably greek)
• 18 pieces feta cheese (1/2 inch cubes)
• 18 slices prosciutto (or pastourma, or bresaola)
• 18 large fresh sage leaves
• 18 large toothpicks
• extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 using small sharp knife, cut stem from top of each fig, then cut straight down from top center to make 3/4-inch-deep, 1/2-inch-long slit in fig.
• 2 fill slit in each fig with cube of feta cheese, then press opening closed. place 1 slice of pastourma on work surface; top with sage leaf.
• 3 place stuffed fig at 1 end and roll up to enclose fig. secure with toothpick. repeat with remaining pastourma, sage, and figs. do ahead: can be made 1 day ahead.
• 4 arrange on plate, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and chill. let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.
• 5 pour enough oil into large skillet to cover bottom. heat over medium-high heat.
• 6 add figs. cook until pastourma begins to crisp, about 2 minutes per side. transfer to large platter. serve warm.