Sigara Boregi (Turkish Cheese Rolls)
Sigara Börek are crispy filo rolls filled with cheese and parsley. Incredibly tasty snack both for kids and adults.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 cup mozzarella grated
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- 8 pieces phyllo sheets (filo pastry)
- 1 tablespoon water to brush the phyllo sheets
- ½ cup oil to fry the boreks
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a bowl, combine crumbled feta cheese, mozzarella and chopped parsley. Set aside.
- Cut each phyllo sheet lengthwise into 4 equal strips.
- Place one strip in front of you and keep the remaining strips covered with a tea towel so they don’t dry out.
- Put about 1 tablespoon of the filling on one end of the strip.
- Fold the two long edges slightly inward to cover the filling.
- Roll the strip tightly toward the other end.
- Brush a little water on the tip of the strip to seal, then place it on a plate. Cover them with a towel.
- Repeat the same process with the remaining strips, always keeping the unused ones under the towel.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry the rolls in batches, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy.
- Transfer them onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm or at room temperature.
NOTES
- Remember to cover the phyllo dough sheets with a kitchen towel after removing them from the package so that they won't dry out. This is very important.
- Make sure to secure the filling well to prevent the cheese from oozing when frying.
- Don't overfill the rolls, otherwise the cheese filling will easily ooze.
- If the cheese starts to ooze when frying your sigara börek, it will splatter hot oil. So be careful not to burn your hands.
- Don't overcrowd the pan, otherwise the temperature of the oil will reduce and your rolls won't be fried well.
- To prepare a simple yogurt sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, a little salt, red pepper flakes and dried mint well. And serve this in a bowl on the side of your sigara borek.
NUTRITION
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 154mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 166IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 0.2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
ADDITIONAL INFO
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