Sigara Börek with Cheese & Herb Filling
Crispy fried phyllo pastry rolls filled with salty cheese and fresh herbs—a beloved Turkish appetizer turned main. Golden, crunchy, and ready in under an hour.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 12 sheets phyllo pastry sheets
- 200 g feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cups olive oil, for frying
- 1 whole egg, beaten
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Mix feta, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined.
- 2
Lay one phyllo sheet on a cutting board. Brush lightly with melted butter.
- 3
Spread 2 tbsp filling along the bottom edge, leaving a 1-inch border on sides.
- 4
Fold sides inward, then roll tightly away from you into a cylinder. Seal seam with beaten egg.
- 5
Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and filling until you have 12 rolls.
- 6
Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high until a wooden spoon sizzles immediately when dipped.
- 7
Carefully slide 3–4 rolls into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on all sides, ~4 minutes total.
- 8
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining rolls.
- 9
Serve hot while crispy. Pair with yogurt or a squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- medium mixing bowl
- pastry brush
- deep skillet or Dutch oven
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- meat thermometer (optional, for oil temp check)
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