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Turkish Borek

Cultural Context

Borek is a beloved pastry in Turkey, with roots tracing back to the Ottoman Empire. Traditionally filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables, it's often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer during gatherings and celebrations. Today, borek has found its way into various cuisines, with regional variations appearing across the Balkans and Middle East, each boasting unique fillings and preparation methods.

TurkishTRmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups phyllo dough
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion
1 cup chopped spinach
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg
1/2 cup white Turkish cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon paprika

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can reduce cost.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: chopped mushrooms

💰Cheaper: lentils

Mushrooms provide umami flavor, and lentils are budget-friendly.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese lowers fat content, while ricotta is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

1

Add flour, water, yeast, milk, and sunflower oil to a bowl to make the dough.

2

Add the amount of water needed for the dough and mix well.

3

Let the dough rest for an hour.

4

Prepare the filling by adding minced meat to a pan with olive oil, chopped onion, chilli pepper, black pepper, and salt; cook until the meat is browned.

5

Add spinach to the meat mixture and stir until combined.

6

Cut the dough into equal parts after it has rested.

7

Roll out each piece of dough and brush with melted butter.

8

Add the prepared minced meat stuffing to the rolled-out dough.

9

Add a second layer of the ground meat stuffing on top.

10

Prepare a cheese filling with white Turkish cheese and add it to the dough.

11

Add a second layer of the cheese filling.

12

Brush the top with melted butter before baking.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbakingrolling

Equipment Needed

skilletbaking sheetmixing bowlpastry brush

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

BörekBurek

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