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Traditional Algerian meat borek /طريقة عمل بوراك جزائري باللحم

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Algerian Meat Borek

Cultural Context

Algerian meat borek, also known as bourek, is a beloved pastry that showcases the rich culinary traditions of Algeria. Often filled with spiced ground meat and herbs, these pastries are a staple during Ramadan and festive occasions. They are typically served as appetizers or snacks, enjoyed for their flaky texture and savory filling. Borek has variations across North Africa and the Middle East, with each region adding its unique twist to the recipe.

AlgerianDZmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
300 g ground beef
2 tblsp oil
1-2 tblsp butter
1 medium onion
3 eggs
1/4 cup green olives
1/4 cup black olives
Laughing cow cheese
handful of coriander
1/2 tsp ginger powder
salt & black pepper
spring rolls sheets

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can be more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach is nutrient-dense, while cabbage is often less expensive.

1

Put one cheese on each roll.

2

Squeeze the water out from the olives.

3

Roll the borek using the same technique shown in the video.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

BorekBurekBourek

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