Best 2 Homemade Su Boregi Recipes

**Su Böreği: A Delightful Turkish Pasty With a Flaky Crust and Savory Filling**

Savor the exquisite taste of Su Böreği, a traditional Turkish pastry that combines layers of thin dough with a delectable filling of your choice. This versatile dish, also known as water pastry, can be prepared with various fillings, including spinach, cheese, or minced meat, offering a range of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer the classic spinach and cheese filling or crave the hearty goodness of minced meat, Su Böreği promises a satisfying culinary experience. And with our three easy-to-follow recipes, you can create this Turkish delight at home, impressing your family and friends with your culinary prowess.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE SU BOREGI

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Su boregi is a classic Turkish street food available at many borek shops. It is like mix between a pie and a lasagna. This recipe for a home version is from a friend of mine in Istanbul. I tweaked it a little bit.

Provided by Transylmania

Categories Turkish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb phyllo dough, thawed
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
2 cups feta cheese
1 bunch parsley, minced
1 small onion, minced
3 eggs
1 1/2 liters of fizzy mineral water

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and oil a 16 inch round baking pan -- if this is not available use a 9X13 baking pan.
Combine cheeses, onions, parsley, and one egg. Mix until this is smooth.
Spread out a sheet of phyllo dough.
Brush with olive oil. Top with another.
On top the this spread some of the cheese mixture. Roll this up from the long side.
In the baking pan coil the phyllo roll.
Repeat the steps with the phyllo dough and cheese. Coil each roll around the central roll. You will be making one large spiral.
Beat the remaining two eggs and pour this over the phyllo rolls. Pour the bottle of mineral water over this and put in the oven immediately.
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top is dry, crisp, and golden brown.

SIGARA BöREGI

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This is the most popular Turkish börek. The little rolls or "cigars" make ideal appetizers and canapés. It is best to use a thicker quality of fillo, which is not likely to tear during cooking. If the fillo sheets are too thin, use 2 strips together and brush with butter or oil in between. In this case you will need to double the number of sheets.

Yield makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

7 ounces feta
1 egg, lightly beaten
3-4 tablespoons finely chopped mint, parsley, or dill (optional)
4 sheets fillo
4 tablespoons melted butter or oil

Steps:

For the filling, mash the feta cheese with a fork and mix with the egg and herbs.
Take out the sheets of fillo only when you are ready to use them, as they dry out. Cut the sheets into 4 rectangles each, about 12 by 4 inches, and put them in a pile on top of each other. Brush the top strip lightly with oil or melted butter. Take a heaping teaspoon of filling and place it at one of the 4-inch or shortest ends of the strip in a thin sausage shape along the edge-about 1 inch from it and 1 inch from the side edges (1). Roll up the top sheet with the filling inside like a cigarette (2). Turn the ends in when you've rolled it about a third of the way to trap the filling (3), then continue to roll (4). Repeat with the remaining fillo sheets.
Place the cigars close to each other on a greased baking sheet and brush the tops with oil or melted butter and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
Serve hot.

Tips:

Make sure the phyllo dough is completely thawed before using. This will make it easier to work with and less likely to tear.
If the phyllo dough is too dry, you can brush it with a little bit of melted butter or oil before rolling it up.
Be careful not to overfill the borek, or it will be difficult to close and may burst open during baking.
Use a sharp knife to cut the borek into slices. This will help prevent the filling from spilling out.
Serve the borek warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Su boregi is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's perfect for a special occasion or a casual meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make this traditional Turkish dish at home. So next time you're looking for something new to try, give su boregi a try. You won't be disappointed!