Turkish Borek Recipe (Sigara Borek) • Unicorns in the Kitchen from www.unicornsinthekitchen.com
Introduction
If you're looking to try something new in the kitchen, borek is a great option. Borek is a delicious Turkish pastry that is typically filled with either cheese, spinach, or meat. It's easy to make and can be served as a snack or a main course. In this recipe, we'll be making cheese borek.
Ingredients
For the dough, you'll need:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
For the filling, you'll need:
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 egg, beaten
You'll also need some extra vegetable oil for brushing the dough.
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, water, vegetable oil, and salt until a dough forms. Knead the dough for a few minutes until it's smooth and elastic. 2. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for about 30 minutes. 3. Preheat your oven to 375°F. 4. In another bowl, mix together the feta cheese, ricotta cheese, parsley, and beaten egg until well combined. 5. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. 6. On a floured surface, roll out one piece of dough into a thin circle. 7. Brush the dough with vegetable oil. 8. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cheese filling onto one half of the dough circle. 9. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to form a half-circle. 10. Press the edges of the dough together to seal the borek. 11. Repeat this process with the remaining dough and filling. 12. Brush the tops of the boreks with more vegetable oil. 13. Place the boreks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 14. Bake the boreks for about 25-30 minutes, or until they're golden brown. 15. Serve the boreks warm.
Nutrition
This recipe makes 12 boreks. Here's the nutritional information for one borek:
Calories: 207
Carbohydrates: 17g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 39mg
Sodium: 483mg
Potassium: 57mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Vitamin A: 8% DV
Calcium: 10% DV
Iron: 8% DV
Conclusion
Borek is a delicious and easy-to-make pastry that's perfect for a snack or a main course. This recipe for cheese borek is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Enjoy!
