Saray Böreği

Saray Böreği is a delicious Turkish pastry filled with a rich mixture of cheese and herbs, perfect for snacking or serving as an appetizer. This flaky treat offers a delightful crunch with each bite, showcasing the simplicity and depth of Turkish cuisine.

Ingredients

• Yufka (Turkish thin flatbread) - 4 sheets
• Feta cheese - 150 grams, crumbled
• Ricotta cheese - 100 grams
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• Fresh dill - 15 grams, chopped
• Egg - 1 large, beaten (for filling)
• Egg - 1 large, beaten (for egg wash)
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, ricotta cheese, chopped parsley, chopped dill, beaten egg, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3. Lay one sheet of yufka on a clean surface and brush lightly with olive oil. Place a second sheet on top and brush again with olive oil.
4. Spoon some of the cheese filling along one edge of the yufka, then roll it up tightly to form a log. Pinch the ends to seal.
5. Repeat the process with the remaining yufka sheets and filling.
6. Place the rolled böreks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from the cheese.
• Contains fresh herbs that may support digestion and overall health.

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