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Sigara Böreği – Crispy Turkish Pastry Rolls with Cheese

Turkish steampunk recipes — classic dishes reimagined with storytelling and flavor.

Intro/Story

In the copper kitchens of a Jules Verne airship, Sigara Böreği sizzle in iron pans like tiny brass cartridges. These crisp pastry rolls, filled with creamy cheese, echo the precision of gears and pistons, offering explorers a crunchy delight in the industrial age.

Sigara Böreği are Turkish pastry rolls made from thin yufka dough, filled with feta cheese and herbs, then fried until golden. Popular as a meze or snack, they are crispy on the outside and creamy inside, making them a favorite across Turkey.

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Ingredients

• 10 sheets yufka (or phyllo dough)
• 200 g feta cheese
• 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
• 1 egg (for sealing)
• Oil for frying

Preparation Parameters

• Preparation time: 20 min
• Cooking time: 10 min
• Total time: 30 min
• Yield: 5 servings

Preparation

1. Mix feta with parsley.
2. Cut yufka sheets into triangles, fill with cheese, and roll tightly.
3. Seal edges with egg and fry until golden.

Nutritional Facts (per serving)

• Calories: ~220
• Protein: 8 g
• Fat: 14 g
• Carbs: 16 g

Tips & Variations

• Add spinach for extra flavor.
• Bake instead of frying for a lighter version.

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