Turkish Sigara Borek (Cheese & Herb Cigars)
Crispy phyllo pastry rolls filled with crumbled feta, fresh herbs, and aromatics. These savory Turkish breakfast cigars are pan-fried until golden and served hot with yogurt.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup fresh parsley and dill, chopped
- ¼ medium onion, minced
- 8 sheets phyllo dough sheets
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ tsp salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Combine feta, parsley, dill, onion, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently.
- 2
Lay one phyllo sheet on a clean surface. Brush lightly with melted butter.
- 3
Place 2 tbsp filling on the bottom third of the sheet, leaving 1 inch from edges.
- 4
Fold in the left and right edges about 1 inch, then tightly roll the sheet away from you.
- 5
Repeat with remaining sheets and filling to make 8 rolls.
- 6
Heat 2 tbsp butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 7
Working in batches, pan-fry rolls seam-side down 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- 8
Flip rolls and fry 2 minutes more until the other side is golden. Transfer to a plate.
- 9
Serve hot sigara borek with a dollop of yogurt on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- small bowl
- 10-inch skillet
- pastry brush
- spatula
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