How Börek is made in Turkey, Serbia and Albania

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: cooked rice

Lentils provide protein while being lower in calories.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

Flatten the kneaded dough as thinly as possible.

Use a little sunflower oil to prevent sticking.

Stretch the dough by whirling it skillfully through the air.

Prepare the filling with minced meat, ground beef, salt, pepper, and cooked onions.

Fold the dough and prepare it for the oven.

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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