Sigara Borek Recipe

Crispy, cheesy Turkish phyllo rolls filled with feta and herbs, ready in 30 minutes. Baked or pan-fried, they’re perfect for parties, snacks, or Ramadan treats.

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Rest Time: 5

Total Time: 30

Servings: rolls

Calories: 110kcal

Cost: $5

Equipment

1 Large skillet or non-stick frying pan
1 Sharp knife for slicing phyllo and herbs
1 Medium bowl for mixing the filling
1 Kitchen towel to cover phyllo dough and prevent drying

Ingredients

8 sheets Phyllo dough or yufka pastry if available
1 cup Feta cheese crumbled
0.5 cup Fresh parsley finely chopped
1 Egg beaten
0.25 cup Olive oil for pan-frying
1 Egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon milk (if baking)
2 Green onions optional, finely chopped
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper optional
2 tablespoon Dill optional, fresh

Instructions

Mix feta, parsley, egg, and black pepper in a bowl and let rest.
Cut phyllo sheets in half lengthwise and cover with damp towel.
Place filling, fold sides, and roll tightly into cigar shape.
Pan-fry in olive oil until golden, or bake with egg wash.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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