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Sigara Börek – crispy cheese-filled rolls
Sigara Börek are crispy fried yufka rolls filled with cheese and parsley. A classic Turkish meze that is easy to make.
About this dish
Sigara Börek are crispy fried yufka rolls filled with cheese and parsley. A classic Turkish meze that is easy to make.
Ingredients
- 3 yufka sheets
- 200 g feta cheese
- 100 g grated mozzarella
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp water
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Crumble the feta into a bowl and mix with mozzarella, parsley and black pepper.
- Cut each yufka sheet into 4 triangles so you get 12 pieces in total.
- Place a little filling on the wide end of each triangle.
- Fold the sides in slightly, roll tightly and brush the tip with water to seal.
- Heat oil in a pan or small pot over medium heat.
- Fry the börek in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let them drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm.
Tips
- Keep the yufka covered with a kitchen towel while you work so it does not dry out.
- Serve with lemon or yogurt on the side.