Best 3 Böreks Turkish Cheese And Herb Appetizer Recipes
Böreks, a delectable treat in Turkish cuisine, are savory pastries filled with an array of flavorful ingredients. Among them, a must-try is the “börek with Turkish cheese and herb appetizer.” This delightful bite-sized morsel features a flaky filo pastry encasing a tantalizing filling of creamy Turkish cheese, aromatic herbs, and spices. Indulge in the perfect blend of textures and flavors as you savor the crispy exterior and succulent interior of this irresistible Turkish appetizer.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
TURKISH BOREK RECIPE
Turkish borek is an amazing food that you must try while visiting. It's pastry filled with things like spinach, cheese, meat, or potatoes. You'll love it.
Provided by Corinne Vail
Categories Recipes
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make spinach filling. Combine the spinach, onion, spices, and herbs in sauce pan and cook for 5 minutes, just long enough to warm and combine ingredients. Let cool and drain excess liquid.
- Make egg wash for pastry. Beat eggs and add in sunflower oil and yougurt. Set aside.
- Decide on layering technique, and start layering your yufka or pastry dough, brushed with egg mxture, then spinach.
- Brush the remainder of egg wash on top and sides of borek, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes, until browned.
- Remove from oven and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 47 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 3 inch X 3 inch slice, Sodium 575 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat
BOREKS (TURKISH PASTRIES)
This is a recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks, called "The Classic Mediterranean Cookbook" by Sarah Woodward. They're savory stuffed pastries (filled with crumbled feta cheese and savory herbs) that are baked to golden perfection and usually served as an appetizer.
Provided by Northwestgal
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 24 pastries, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Crumble the feta cheese, then mix feta with the chives (or dill), parsley, and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Skim off any foam that accumulates.
- Cut the phyllo pastry sheets into 3-inch strips. Take one strip and cover the rest with a clean, damp cloth.
- Brush the first phyllo strip with melted butter, and place a teaspoon of feta/herb mixture on the bottom right corner of the phyllo sheet, about 1/4-inch from the edge.
- Pick up the bottom right corner of the phyllo sheet and fold it up and over the feta/herb mixture so the corner reaches the top edge of the phyllo sheet and forms a triangle. Keep folding the pastry over itself, being careful that the filling remains intact, until you reach the end of the phyllo sheet and have a triangle shaped pastry.
- Repeat steps #5 and #6, using remaining phyllo sheets and feta/herb mixture.
- Lay pastries on a baking sheet, and brush with remaining melted butter. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.4, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 14.3, Sodium 114.8, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 1.6
BOREKS (TURKISH APPETIZERS)
Boreks are little stuffed pasties from Turkey. These are easy to make and great for appetizers. These can be served hot or room temperature.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 35-40 appetizers, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, blend the feta and mozzarella cheese with the beaten eggs. Add the chopped herbs, season with pepper and nutmeg and stir well to mix.
- Cut the sheets of pastry into four rectangular strips approximately 3 inches wide. Cover all but one or two strips with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out.
- Brush on strip of pastry at a time with a little melted butter. Place 1 teaspoon filling at the bottom edge. Fold one corner over the filling to make a triangle shape. Continue folding the pastry over itself until you get to the end of the strip. Keep making triangles until all the mixture is used up.
- Place the boreks on a greased baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Tips:
- Use a sturdy blender or food processor to ensure the cheese and herbs are finely chopped and evenly distributed.
- If you don't have a blender or food processor, you can finely chop the cheese and herbs by hand, but it will take a bit more time and effort.
- Use a variety of fresh herbs to add flavor and complexity to the spread.
- If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but they won't be as flavorful.
- Taste the spread before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Serve the spread with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Brek's Turkish Cheese and Herb Appetizer is a delicious and easy-to-make spread that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a blend of fresh cheese, herbs, and spices, and has a creamy, tangy flavor that is sure to please everyone. Serve it with crackers, bread, or vegetables for a quick and easy snack or appetizer.
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