Börek – Turkish Pasties

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 6
Delightful Börek – Turkish Pasties made with feta cheese and ground beef
in Pastry

Prep

60 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

95 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

100 g butter
200 ml milk , at room temperature
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
20 g fresh yeast
2 eggs
2 egg whites ( save the yolks for brushing the pasties ! )
1000 ml all-purpose flour
1 small onion
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon oil
200 g feta cheese
1 egg
100 ml chopped fresh parsley
50 ml chopped fresh dill
50 ml plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper
300 g ground beef
1 onion
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon oil
100 ml chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 -2 teaspoon chili paste
1 1/2 teaspoons ground paprika
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
black pepper
1 egg

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
480
Sugar
4g
Fat
22g
Börek is a classic Turkish dish that is widely appreciated all over the world. These delicious stuffed pastries, or pasties, are a perfect snack, appetizer, or light meal that originated from the Ottoman Cuisine. Today, there are countless variations of Börek, some filled with cheese and spinach, vegetables, or meats. Feta cheese and minced meat Börek – Turkish Pasties are a tasty addition to traditional Turkish pastry offerings with its soft and crispy dough and the mouthwatering filling. Made with ground beef and a blend of fresh herbs and spices, these pasties offer an aroma that can excite everyone's taste buds. The combination of fulsome feta cheese and minced meat makes them an appetizing and filling food. The enthralling taste of this amazing dish makes it an ideal choice for both casual lunch gatherings and important celebrations. Bon Appetit!

Instructions

1.Heat the milk until warm.
2.Add the sugar, salt and crumble the yeast – mix until the yeast dissolves.
3.Add the eggs, egg whites, melted butter and all-purpose flour.
4.Totally knead the dough until you get a very soft and flexible dough.
5.Cover the dough with a wet cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
6.Divide the rested dough into 5 equal pieces.
7.Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
8.Beat the egg yolks and mix in the plain yogurt, salt, black pepper and set aside.
9.Heat oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat and sauté the onions until translucent in color.
10.Add the minced meat, parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, sugar, chili paste, paprika, lemon juice, and continue cooking until the meat is fully cooked.
11.Crumble the feta cheese, mix in the chopped fresh herbs, and set aside.
12.Roll the dough pieces thin with a rolling pin on a floured surface.
13.Brush the dough pieces with the egg yolk mixture.
14.Place a spoonful of the minced meat mixture onto the top end of the dough.
15.One by one, roll the dough pieces over the minced mixture.
16.Give them a spiral shape and tuck in the ends.
17.Brush the pasties with the egg yolks and plain yogurt mixture again.
18.Put them in the oven (upper rack) for 30-35 minutes until the pasties are golden brown in color.
19.Let them cool down for 5 minutes and serve warm.

PROS

Börek – Turkish Pasties, are the ideal snack and finger food for sharing with friends and family due to their appetizing taste and crispy texture.

They are a small, light, and satisfying pastry that is perfect for tea time or any gathering.

Their filling is nutritious and nourishing with its delicious blend of herbs and feta cheese.

CONS

These pasties are deep-fried, which makes them high in calories and fat.

Therefore they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Börek – Turkish Pasties require care and technique in the preparation process, so they may seem challenging for beginners.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The herbs used in the minced meat filling of Börek – Turkish Pasties contribute to their nutritional value.
Fresh parsley and dill are known for their anti-inflammatory and high antioxidant content.
Parsley is an excellent source of vitamins K, C, and A and can help support bone health and keep the immune system healthy.
On the other hand, dill has anti-bacterial and anti-cancer properties.

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