Mini Chestnut “Sausage Rolls”

By: http://www.peta.org
Category: Appetizers and Dips
This recipe is suitable for a: vegetarian/vegan diet.

Ingredients:
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18 oz. can unsweetended chestnut puree
1 small onion, grated
1 clove of garlic ,crushed
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 cup soft whole wheart bread crumbs
pinch of chili poweder
8 oz. frozen vegan flaky pastry


Instructions:
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To make the filling, mix together chestnut purée, onion, garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, bread crumbs, and chili powder. Let stand for a few minutes to allow it to thicken. Set oven to 375 degrees F. On a lightly floured board, roll the pastry out thinly and cut into long strips about 2 inches wide. Roll balls of the chestnut mixture into “sausages” about the width of a pencil. Dampen the edges of the pastry with cold water, then roll them around the chestnut mixture, pressing the edges together. Prick the pastry with a fork, then cut into 1-inch lengths and place on a baking sheet, seam side down. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.


Additional comments:
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Makes 48 rolls.



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"...18 oz. can unsweetended chestnut puree..."

OK, saw this in another recipe some time ago... what exactly IS chestnut puree and where would I find it? (I mean, I know what chestnuts are...) Like in the baking aisle, vegetable aisle, specialty market, where? What does the can look like? Brand? Color? Name?

I live in the Seattle/Tacoma Washuington area so if anyone's familier with that area and knows, that'd be helpful too...