Description
Sigara Böreği, also known as Turkish cheese rolls, are crispy, cigar-shaped pastries made with phyllo (yufka) dough and filled with a savory mix of feta cheese and herbs. These delicious appetizers are deep-fried until golden and make a popular snack or mezze item in Turkish cuisine.
Ingredients
- 1 package of yufka sheets (or phyllo dough if unavailable)
- 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1 egg white (optional, for sealing)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley. Set aside.
- Cut yufka sheets into triangles (like pizza slices). If using phyllo dough, use 2 layers brushed with a little water or oil.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture near the wide end of each triangle.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly like a cigar. Use egg white or water to seal the end.
- Repeat until all rolls are made.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the rolls in batches until golden brown and crispy, turning as needed.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Do not overfill the rolls to prevent leaks while frying.
- You can prepare them ahead and freeze before frying.
- Try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Frying in small batches helps maintain oil temperature and crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
