Turkish Pastry With Cheese and Spinach

A delicious and savory Turkish pastry filled with cheese and spinach, baked to perfection in a flaky pastry crust.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
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Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 2 Leek Stalks Chopped Finely
  • 2 cup Chopped Spinach
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Basil
  • 400 g Feta Cheese
  • Pinch of Turmeric
  • 1/4 cup Butter or Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 pack Phyllo Sheets
  • Sesame seeds to garnish
    • For Brushing
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 2 tbsp Oil or choice or butter
Instructions
  1. 1
    Start by frying the leek in butter or oil and once softened, add the spinach and basil followed by the seasoning. Sauté everything together for about 5 minutes until all the vegetables are softened and lightly golden.
  2. 2
    Take the pan off the heat, cut the feta into small cubes or crumble the feta into the mixture and combine with the borek filling.
  3. 3

    Using 2 phyllo sheets at a time, brush each sheet with oil. Place the filling in a straight line along the long side of the sheet and then gently roll as you would when making a sushi roll.

  4. 4
    Gently roll each borek into a swirl, place on a lined baking tray, mix the egg yolk with the oil to make a wash and brush each borek with the egg wash generously. This part is optional, sprinkle the sesame seeds on top and place in a preheated oven to bake for 30-40 on 190c electric fan until golden.
  5. 5
    Serve alongside olives and a fresh leafy salad.
Read it online: https://peanutswirls.com/recipe/spinach-basil-feta-borek-turkish-pastry/