Turkish Egg and Cheese Borek
TurkishOther InternationalDesi eggsMedium
Turkish börek — crisp golden pastry rolls filled with egg and melted cheese. A flaky, savoury snack or light lunch.
Prep time15 min
Cook time15 min
Total time30 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 2 Desi eggs, boiled and crumbled
- 100g feta or paneer cheese, crumbled
- 4 sheets filo or samosa pastry (samosa patti works)
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
- Mix the crumbled egg and cheese with salt and pepper.
- Lay out a pastry sheet and brush lightly with melted butter.
- Spoon filling along one edge and roll up tightly.
- Shape into a spiral or cut into pieces; brush with butter and sprinkle sesame seeds.
- Bake at 180°C for 15 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)340 kcal
Protein (estimate)14 g
Fat (estimate)18 g
Carbs (estimate)28 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Nutrition values are estimates. Samosa patti replaces filo pastry easily. Cook eggs fully. Contains egg, wheat, milk and sesame.