Baking Sheet (Silicone Baking Mats) - Essential for baking phyllo-based dishes, providing even heat distribution and non-stick surfaces.
Phyllo Dough Rolls - Key ingredient; various brands available on Amazon that offer convenience in cutting or prepping the sheets for use.
Mixing Bowls (Different Sizes) - Various sizes necessary for preparing filling and assembling pie components.
Cutting Board - For safely cutting eggplant, walnuts, and other ingredients before assembly.
Chef's Knife & Paring Knife Set (with Sharp Blade) - Essential for chopping vegetables, nuts, and preparing the filling with precision.
Measuring Cups & Spoons - Accurate measurement tools crucial for baking recipes requiring precise quantities.
Blender (Mini or Standard) - Useful for pureeing eggplant and making walnut pesto; though not required by the provided recipe, it's common in phyllo preparations.
Ovenproof Rack - For ensuring even baking of phyllo dough at high temperatures without burning.
Rolling Pin - Useful for rolling out phyllo sheets to fit pans or trays; not mentioned but commonly used in phyllo preparations.
3 (1-pound) eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
About 1 1/2 cups olive oil, divided
3 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only)
2 cups coarsely grated _gravié_ra or sharp white Cheddar (5 oz)
3/4 cup coarsely grated Kefalotyri or Pecorino Romano (2 1/2 oz)
1 1/2 cups walnuts (5 1/2 ounces), chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
20 (12- by 7-inch) phyllo sheets, thawed if frozen
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