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Nutritional Values
350kcal
10gProtein
30gCarbs
25gFat
4gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Börek
How to order / say it
Say it
Börek — [BUH-rehk]
Order
I'd like a piece of börek, please.
Locally
Bir porsiyon börek alabilir miyim, lütfen?
Say locally
Layered pastries filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables.
Why try it?
Börek is a quintessential Turkish pastry that illustrates the art of layering and filling. Its widespread popularity demonstrates the intricate culinary skills prevalent in Istanbul.
How it tastes
Crispy on the outside with a flaky interior, börek offers a buttery taste with variations depending on the filling. Cheese börek is creamy, while meat provides a savory depth.
Origin & History — first documented: 1450
Börek dates back to the Ottoman Empire with influences from Central Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines. It has been a staple for both royal banquets and everyday meals since the 15th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 250 g phyllo dough
- 🥛 200 g feta cheese
- 🥕 100 g spinach
- 🥚 1 piece egg
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🧄 50 g onion
Method
- 1 Sauté onions and spinach until soft.
- 2 Layer phyllo dough in a baking tray, brushing with melted butter.
- 3 Add a mixture of spinach, onions, and crumbled feta cheese between layers.
- 4 Bake until the top is golden and crispy.
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