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Rolled Filo Dough Recipe - Filled with Potatoes

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Potato Filo Pastry

Cultural Context

Potato Filo Pastry, or Börek, is a beloved dish in Turkish cuisine, often enjoyed as a snack or main course. Traditionally filled with various ingredients, including potatoes, cheese, or meat, it showcases the versatility of filo pastry. Börek is often served at gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing hospitality and comfort. Today, variations exist worldwide, with each culture adding its unique twist to this flaky delight.

TurkishTRmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
filo dough
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
red peppers
green peppers
3 potatoes
1 onion
4 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp red pepper
1/2 black pepper

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

filo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Peel and chop the potatoes into small cubes.

2

Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

3

Drain the potatoes and mash them in a bowl.

4

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

5

Add chopped red and green peppers and cook until softened.

6

Combine the mashed potatoes, sautéed onions, peppers, salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a bowl.

7

Lay one sheet of filo dough on a clean surface and brush with almond milk and vegetable oil.

8

Layer another sheet on top and brush again with almond milk and vegetable oil.

9

Place a portion of the potato filling along one edge of the pastry.

10

Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly to form a log.

11

Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.

12

Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

13

Brush the tops with vegetable oil.

14

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking sheetskilletmixing bowlpotpastry brush

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

BörekBurekPatatesli Börek

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