Traditional Algerian Potato Borek Recipe - بوراك

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add vitamins and flavor.

Pour 1/4 cup of olive oil into a pan.

Add 1.5 cups of chopped green onion and 1 chopped jalapeno to the pan.

Add 6 chopped cloves of garlic and sauté all together.

Add another tablespoon of olive oil for flavor.

Bring 8 small cooked potatoes, unmashed, to the pot and mix them in.

If desired, mash the potatoes again for a smoother consistency.

Add 1/4 cup of dried onion, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of coriander, and 1 teaspoon of salt; mix until combined.

Add 1 cup of cilantro and 1/2 cup of feta cheese, mixing until the cheese melts slightly.

Set the mixture aside.

Take one package of spring roll sheets and separate them.

Place one sheet on a clean cloth or cutting board and fill it with the potato mixture and some Philadelphia cream cheese.

Roll the sheet tightly to enclose the filling and seal the edges.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over high heat, then reduce to medium-high.

Fry the rolled borek until golden brown, flipping them to ensure even cooking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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