Turkish steampunk recipes — classic dishes reimagined with storytelling and flavor.
Intro/Story
In the copper bakeries of a Jules Verne metropolis, Sarıyer Böreği crackles like gears in the oven. Extra-crispy puff pastry rolls echo to the rhythm of pistons and rivets, offering adventurers a golden snack in the Industrial Age.
Sarıyer Böreği is a famous variation of börek from the Istanbul district of Sarıyer. Made with thin dough and a rich filling of meat or cheese, it is baked until especially crispy. A popular snack for breakfast and street food.
Ingredients
- 10 sheets of yufka or phyllo
- 200 g ground meat or cheese
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 egg (for brushing)
- Salt & pepper
Preparation Parameters
- Preparation time: 20 min
- Cooking time: 30 min
- Total time: 50 min
- Yield: 6 rolls
Preparation
- Prepare the filling using ground meat or cheese and onion.
- Fill the dough, roll it up, and brush with egg.
- Bake until golden brown and extra crispy.
Nutritional Facts (per serving)
- Calories: ~30
- Protein: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Rich in vitamins A, C, and antioxidants.
Tips & Variations
- Calories: ~240
- Protein: 10 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbs: 22 g
Next Steps
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