Crispy Cheese & Herb Sigara Borek
Thin phyllo pastry rolled with salty feta and fresh herbs, pan-fried until golden and crispy. A classic Turkish breakfast that's ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 11g
Ingredients
- 8 sheets phyllo dough (thawed if frozen)
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Mix feta, parsley, dill, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- 2
Lay one phyllo sheet on a cutting board. Brush lightly with melted butter.
- 3
Place 2 tbsp filling 1 inch from the bottom edge, leaving 1 inch on each side.
- 4
Fold the left and right edges inward to cover 1 inch of filling on each side.
- 5
Roll tightly away from you into a cigar shape. Repeat with remaining phyllo.
- 6
Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high until it foams.
- 7
Pan-fry 4 borek 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, then set aside.
- 8
Add remaining 2 tbsp butter and pan-fry the final 4 borek 3 minutes per side.
- 9
Serve warm with a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- small mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- pastry brush
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