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    Home » Appetizers & Snacks » Chicken & White Sauce Squares

    Chicken & White Sauce Squares

    Jul 4, 2016 · Modified: Apr 30, 2020 ·

    Desi truth: We love white sauce. Not the milk/cream, butter, nutmeg and a sprinkling of cheese kind, but the fully loaded variety with things in it that would appal French grandmamas. These Chicken & White Sauce Squares are inspired by the memory of another impressive woman. When I was a teenager there was a lady who made part of her living going from house to house making these squares. They were built with samosa wrappers that would shatter ever so slightly when you bit into them and savoured the creamy deliciousness of the white sauce filling.

    I remember how hot it was in the kitchen the night she came to my grandmothers house all those years ago. I would stay out of the kitchen, but pop my head in every now and then to see what was ready to eat. The interval between perfect Chicken& White Sauce squares was long as the sauce would often leak out the sides. A perfect one seemed like a magical triumph. In this incarnation I dramatically improve my odds of a perfect result by using the sturdier egg roll wrapper. What I give up in terms of delicate crunch I more than get back in the form of the flavorful chew of the egg roll wrapper. The best part? they are such a cinch to put together. A dollop in the center of the wrapper and some pretty basic folding and you are done.

    Sounds good doesn't it?

    Chicken and White Sauce Squares

    You can also use whatever veggies you have for the filling for these Chicken & White Sauce Squares. I used what was in my fridge. My only note of caution is if you use anything frozen make sure it is cooked and dry before you add it to the mix. Otherwise you will get a watery filling - ain't nobody got time for that. 

    Eid-Eats-2016

    Owing to some technical difficulties I wasn't able to get some posts out sooner, which is why I am also bringing these yummies to the Eid Party hosted by myself, My Ninja Naan and Chocolate and Chillies. Also check out my previous post to see what else is cooking from our blogger friends world over!

    Chicken and white sauce squares
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    Chicken and White Sauce Squares
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    Chicken & White Sauce Squares
    Ingredients
    • 12-14 egg roll wrappers
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 ½ cup milk
    • 3 tablespoons flour
    • ¾ cup shredded chicken cooked
    • ½ cup finely minced onion
    • ¼ cup corn
    • 2 tablespoons grated carrots
    • 2 minced green chillies
    • a grating small pinch of nutmeg
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Oil for pan frying
    • Additional flour and water to create a 'glue' for the wrappers
    Instructions
    1. * Put a 8-inch saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter
    2. * Add in the flour, stirring so that the butter coats the flour as it darkens and takes on a nutty aroma
    3. * Slowly add the milk whisking briskly to combine
    4. * Once the milk is in add the remaining ingredients and stir frequently till the sauce becomes nice and thick.
    5. *Check for seasoning - you want to make sure it is well seasoned
    6. * Mix a tbsp of flour with two of water and stir well
    7. * Put out a piece of the egg roll wrapper and place a spoonful of the mixture in the middle, then fold two sides so that they overlap in the middle. Do the same to the other two sides, using the flour-water mix to 'glue' the ends to the middle.
    8. * Once you are done then shallow fry them to golden brown crispness and serve hot.
    Recipe Notes

    * You can make these several hours ahead but not too far in advance since the filling will make the wrapper too soft to handle.
    * I have also tried this with wonton wrappers and those work too if you put a teaspoon full in the middle, seal tightly into a triangle and handle gently when frying.

    chicken white sauce squares
    A Little Folding How To!
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    Comments

    1. Rafia says

      July 04, 2016 at 1:36 pm

      Ya Allah! This looks incredibly delicious. Roza lagra!!!! Hehe. Nutmeg is another spice I need to add onto my shopping list. Do you think using phyllo dough instead of egg wrapper and baking it will turn out into something somewhat edible? I like to avoid frying as much as possible. It's my way of being "healthy." 😉

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      • [email protected] says

        July 07, 2016 at 12:52 am

        Rafia I totally think this is bakeable! Also how much do I love that you started this with Ya Allah! btw phyllo would be fabulous!

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    2. Vajeea says

      July 04, 2016 at 3:57 pm

      These squares look so divine! I love anything with white sauce and yes the one made in desi style!!! I am going to try these first thing after Eid! 🙂

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        July 07, 2016 at 12:53 am

        awesome! hope you love them as much as we do!

        Reply
    3. Sharvari (Mumbai to Melbourne) says

      July 10, 2016 at 12:32 am

      They look delightful...agreed about desi loving White sauce. Love the clicks
      http://www.mumbaitomelbourne.com/food-and-health-blog-posts/dhaniya-chicken-cilantro-chicken

      Reply
    4. salmadinani says

      July 15, 2016 at 12:51 am

      These look so good! Even the kids would love them!

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      • [email protected] says

        July 17, 2016 at 10:37 pm

        Thanks Salma! you're right they are totally kid friendly!

        Reply
    5. Yasmeen says

      July 21, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      love the cheesy filling in perfect squares 🙂

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      • [email protected] says

        July 24, 2016 at 10:47 pm

        Thank you Yasmeen!

        Reply
    6. Aysha says

      March 29, 2021 at 5:55 am

      Could I use samosa spring roll pastry instead?

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        March 31, 2021 at 8:45 am

        Absolutely!

        Reply

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