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Börek – Turkish Pastry Rolls with Cheese or Meat

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

Intro/Story

In the copper kitchens of a Jules Verne airship, Börek rolls gleam like brass rivets. Filled with cheese, spinach, or meat, they echo the rhythm of gears and pistons, offering explorers a crisp, hearty snack in the industrial age.

Börek is a traditional Turkish pastry made from thin yufka or phyllo dough, filled with cheese, spinach, or minced meat. Baked or fried, it is crispy outside and soft inside. A versatile snack, Börek is enjoyed across Turkey in countless variations.

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Ingredients

• 10 sheets yufka or phyllo dough
• 200 g feta cheese
• 100 g spinach (optional)
• 200 g minced meat (optional)
• 1 egg (for sealing)
• Oil or butter for baking/frying

Preparation Parameters

• Preparation time: 20 min
• Cooking time: 25 min
• Total time: 45 min
• Yield: 6 rolls

Preparation

1. Prepare filling (cheese, spinach, or meat).
2. Roll dough with filling, seal with egg.
3. Bake or fry until golden.

Nutritional Facts (per serving)

• Calories: ~230
• Protein: 9 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Carbs: 20 g

Tips & Variations

• Try potato filling for variety.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Next Steps

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