How to Cook a famous dish of Ramadan " Bourak "

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is leaner, while textured vegetable protein is a budget-friendly option.

cabbage leaves

🥗Healthier: collard greens

💰Cheaper: lettuce

Collard greens provide similar texture with added nutrients, while lettuce is often more accessible.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor without added calories, while dried herbs are often more affordable.

Prepare a cooking pot and add 4 teaspoons of oil and 2 onions chopped into small pieces.

Cook the onions for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a special spoon.

Add the minced meat to the pot and mix everything for about 10 minutes.

Add coriander and continue to mix.

Season with salt, black pepper, and cinnamon powder, and mix using a spatula.

Add 2 eggs to the mixture and mix with the spatula for about 3 minutes until combined.

Prepare the filo sheets, cutting them in half to form a cigar shape.

Place the meat mixture on the dough and add melting cheese before rolling it up.

You can choose to either bake in the oven or fry the burek; the creator prefers baking for a healthier option.

Serve with lemon and optionally with traditional Algerian soup like shorba or harira.

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