Sigara Borek: Crispy Cheese & Herb Rolls
Golden-fried phyllo rolls stuffed with feta, fresh herbs, and onions—a traditional Turkish breakfast pastry. Crispy, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 340
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- 8 sheets phyllo dough (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 pinch salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Mix feta, diced onion, parsley, dill, and black pepper in a bowl until combined.
- 2
Lay one phyllo sheet on a work surface. Cover remaining sheets with a damp towel.
- 3
Spoon 2 tbsp filling along the bottom edge of the phyllo sheet, leaving 1 inch from edges.
- 4
Fold the left and right edges inward, then roll tightly from bottom to top into a cigar shape.
- 5
Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and filling to make 8 rolls total.
- 6
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, ~2 minutes.
- 7
Working in batches, fry rolls seam-side down 2–3 minutes until golden, then flip and fry 90 seconds more.
- 8
Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Serve warm with lemon wedges if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- slotted spoon or tongs
- paper towels
- cutting board and knife
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