Description
A popular appetizer where thin triangular dough is filled with cheese and parsley, rolled tightly like a cigar, and deep-fried until crispy.
Restaurants serving Sigara Böreği
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Yufka(or spring roll wrappers)
- Feta cheese
- Parsley
- Frying oil
Instructions
- Use ultra-thin 'yufka' dough cut into triangles. Mix crumbled white cheese (feta) and plenty of freshly chopped parsley in a bowl for the filling. Place a line of filling along the wide base of the triangle, fold the edges in slightly, and roll it up tightly towards the tip (like a cigar). Seal the end with a little water. Heat 1-2cm of oil in a pan, and pan-fry these rolls, turning them until entirely golden brown and crispy.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Aroma of parsley and saltiness of cheese
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Spring roll wrappers, Cottage cheese
Pairing
Efes Beer or Chilled White Wine
Trivia
[Trend] Named for its cigar (sigara) shape, but due to recent health consciousness, cafes renaming it 'Pen Börek' or 'Finger Börek' are rapidly increasing.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Served as a meze (appetizer) on the table, picked up by hand while piping hot, and washed down with beer while making a satisfying crunching sound!
Allergen
Wheat, Dairy