SIGARA BOUREGI/BOUREK TURKISH CHEESE CIGARS

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From Delicious Istanbul. I loooove these and always go ape at my favorite Turkish joints getting these and eating them with yummy red lentil soup...this home version really isn't as difficult as I thought it'd be! And I like that they're baked, not fried; I can even whip up a small batch in my toaster! I didn't include time to thaw out your phyllo, as I usually get impatient and just leave it sitting next to the toaster or other warm device and let it speed up the thawing. Soft white cheese like Israeli or Bulgarian feta (which is different from actual feta) is also good for this. A little fresh dill is also awesome in these.

Provided by the80srule

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 12 cigars, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 phyllo pastry sheets (or 12 precut yufka triangles if you're lucky to find them!)
2/3 cup feta cheese
1 egg, beaten and divided
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley (must be fresh for that tang!)
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
pepper (a few shakes)
water, for sealing the boureks
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Prepare the filling by mixing the cheese, parsley, half the egg, salt, and pepper. You can do this with a hand mixer or food processor/blender, or a fork if you want to give your arms a good workout. Set aside into a bowl.
  • Lay the 3 phyllo sheets down on top of each other on a clean surface. With a knife (or ease, a pizza cutter) slice them vertically down the middle to get 2 long, even rectangles. Slice each rectangle diagonally to get 12 even, thin triangles.
  • Take one phyllo triangle and place it so that its shorter side is closer to you and place a table spoon of filling along the opposite end of the triangle (not the pointy part facing you.).
  • Tuck the bottom of the triangle over the filling then roll up into a thin cigar (you'll be flattening it a little.) Wet the pointy tip of the triangle with water for sealing and place on a baking sheet coated in foil or parchment paper.
  • Repeat this until you have no more filling or phyllo left; should have 12 "cigars".
  • Brush each cigar completely with half the egg, then the olive oil. To make sure the bottoms cook, I prefer to line my casserole pan with foil and put some of this egg-olive oil mixture all over the foil.
  • Bake at 450F for 12-15 minutes or until golden-brown. Goes great with red lentil soup!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.3, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 146.5, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 2.1

King Aminulislam
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I would not recommend this recipe. The cheese cigars were a waste of time and ingredients.


Stephen Omondi
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These cheese cigars were a disappointment. They were bland and greasy.


Abel Nancy
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The cheese cigars were a bit too greasy and the pastry was a bit too thick.


Ibraahin Xasan
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I thought the cheese cigars were just ok. I've had better.


Davie Max
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I found the cheese cigars to be a bit dry. I think they would have been better with a more moist filling.


Alana Black
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The cheese cigars were a bit too salty for my taste.


Nabisere Lukia
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These cheese cigars were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.


makombe jacob21
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I've made these cheese cigars several times now, and they're always a hit with my guests.


kinq clan
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These cheese cigars were delicious! They were the perfect appetizer for my party.


Lisa Roberts
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I thought the cheese cigars were a bit greasy, but my husband loved them.


Hamidi Dviral
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These cheese cigars were a bit too crispy for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Ms Taniya
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These cheese cigars were a fun and easy appetizer to make. They were a big hit at my party, and I will definitely be making them again.


Leverne Haygood
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I found the cheese cigars to be a bit bland. I think they would have been better with a more flavorful cheese.


Ajmal Vk
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The cheese cigars were a bit too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Mis Rayna
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These cheese cigars were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the pastry was crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


Ali Fouda
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I've made these cheese cigars several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and always come out perfect.


Dexter Aqui
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These cheese cigars were a hit at my party! They were crispy and cheesy, and the dipping sauce was perfect.