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Sigara Boregi (Turkish Cheese Rolls)

These Turkish cheese rolls aka Sigara Boregi, are super crispy rolls of pastry, filled with feta cheese & herbs, and are a delicious appetizer worth trying!
5 from 3 votes
Enozia Vakil
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 4 people
Calories 2703 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 phyllo pastry sheets
  • ½ cup feta crumbled
  • ½ cup mozzarella
  • 1 tablespoon chives chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dill chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Start by preparing the filling for the cheese rolls. Combine everything in a mixing bowl until you get a uniform mixture.
  • Work with one pastry sheet at a time and add the cheese filling as shown.
  • Pull one corner of the pastry sheet on top of the cheese and fold the sides over it.
  • Roll the borek tightly and set aside in a plate or a baking sheet. You can also brush some olive oil over the cheese borek if you’re planning to make this recipe in the oven.
  • Fry or bake until golden brown. Serve hot with your favorite dips or other Turkish appetizers and snacks.

Notes

  • Kasar cheese is a traditional Turkish cheese that is commonly used in Turkish or Middle Eastern recipes. If you can find it, I would highly recommend using it for the Börek cheese filling. 
  • I used a mixture of feta and mozzarella cheese, but you can totally use other kinds of cheese and experiment with the fillings. 
  • Cottage cheese and Halloumi cheese are both great options, but since they have a slightly harder, crumbly texture, I would recommend teaming them up with a softer cheese like cream cheese or labneh to get the perfect soft and spreadable consistency. 
  • You can also make a nice spinach Borek by combining the spinach with some cheese or potatoes. 
  • Remember to roll the Sigara Boregi tightly. This will help keep the ‘roll’ from unraveling and spilling out all the filling when you’re frying it. 
  • Also make sure you cover the phyllo pastry, spring roll pastry or wrappers - whatever it is that you’re using for this recipe- with a damp cloth. Doing this will help keep the pastry moist and easy to roll. 
  • Whether you choose to fry or bake the Sigara Borek, do it in smaller, manageable batches. This will help them get nice and golden brown on all sides, and cook all the way through. 
  • When frying your Sigara, make sure to keep your movements gentle, as these rolls are filled with feta cheese, which can splutter if it hits the hot oil. Use a slotted spoon to move the cheese rolls easily. 

Nutrition

Calories: 2703kcalCarbohydrates: 373gProtein: 56gFat: 106gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gMonounsaturated Fat: 60gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 4010mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 14gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 214IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 243mgIron: 23mg
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