Algerian Bourek Recipe | Ramadan Special | Algerian Cooking | بوراك | Spring Rolls

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide a protein-rich, plant-based alternative.

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Homemade dough can be more economical and healthier.

cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Tofu offers a lower-fat option while ricotta is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Chop 2 onions and 2 handfuls of parsley.

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Fry the chopped onions for about 5 minutes until they change color.

Add 500 grams of beef mince to the skillet and cook until browned.

Mix in 1.5 tablespoons of salt, 1.5 tablespoons of black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.

Add chopped parsley and stir to combine.

Optionally, add 1 egg for extra protein and flavor.

Prepare phyllo pastry sheets and place about 1.5 tablespoons of the meat mixture on the pastry.

Add a slice of cheddar and a spoon of polka cheese on top of the meat mixture.

Roll the pastry to enclose the filling, shaping it as desired.

Bake in the oven or fry in oil until golden brown, noting that frying gives better flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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