Name: Sigara Böreği (Cheese Cigar Pastries)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 12 phyllo sheets, thawed; about 9 by 14 inches (23 by 36 cm); yufka is the authentic choice if you can find it; 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled; Turkish white cheese is traditional; 2 oz mozzarella, shredded; stands in for kaşar; ½ cup parsley, finely chopped; 1 large egg, beaten; ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, for brushing the pastry; 2 cup neutral oil, for frying, such as sunflower or canola

Ingredients

12 phyllo sheets, thawed; about 9 by 14 inches (23 by 36 cm); yufka is the authentic choice if you can find it Swap
8 oz feta cheese, crumbled; Turkish white cheese is traditional
2 oz mozzarella, shredded; stands in for kaşar
½ cup parsley, finely chopped Swap
1 large egg, beaten Swap
¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground Swap
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, for brushing the pastry Swap
2 cup neutral oil, for frying, such as sunflower or canola Swap

Equipment

deep heavy skillet, slotted spoon, paper towels

Method

Thaw the phyllo in the refrigerator overnight or as the package directs, and keep the sheets covered with a damp towel while you work so they do not dry out and crack.
Combine the feta, mozzarella, parsley, egg and black pepper in a bowl, mashing lightly with a fork; the feta supplies enough salt, so do not add more.
Cut each sheet lengthwise into 2 strips about 4 1/2 inches (11 cm) wide, giving 24 strips, and keep them covered.
Brush a strip lightly with melted butter, place about 1 tablespoon of filling across the short end, fold in the sides, and roll it up tightly into a cigar, sealing the final edge with a dab of butter.
Heat the oil in a deep, heavy skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry 6 cigars at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and crisp, keeping the oil between 340 and 360°F (170 and 180°C).
Lift the cigars out with a slotted spoon, drain them on paper towels for a minute, and repeat with the remaining pastries.
Serve the sigara böreği hot, as an appetizer or alongside a fresh salad and a bowl of yogurt.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 381
Protein: 13g
Carbs: 26g
Fat: 24g
Fiber: 1g

Protein 14%Carbs 28%Fat 58%

Estimates only. Check ingredient labels and allergens, and cook meat and poultry to safe internal temperatures.

turkish · appetizer · pastry · fried · cheese · party-food

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