Crispy Cheese & Herb Sigara Boreks
Golden, paper-thin phyllo rolls stuffed with feta, fresh herbs, and spinach, fried until crunchy. A Turkish breakfast showstopper that's ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 8 sheets phyllo sheets (thawed if frozen)
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley and dill, chopped
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cups neutral oil for frying
- ¼ tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Mix feta, spinach, parsley, and dill in a bowl. Season with black pepper.
- 2
Lay one phyllo sheet on a cutting board. Brush lightly with melted butter.
- 3
Spoon 2 tbsp filling near the bottom edge. Fold bottom corner up, then roll tightly into a cigar shape, tucking in the sides as you go.
- 4
Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and filling. You should have 8 boreks.
- 5
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high until a phyllo edge sizzles instantly on contact, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Fry boreks 90 seconds per side until deep golden brown and crispy. Work in batches if needed to avoid crowding.
- 7
Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Serve hot with lemon wedges or yogurt if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- cutting board
- medium skillet (10–12 inch)
- slotted spoon or tongs
- paper towels
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