Mussel shaped Turkish borek. A great borek option for vegetarians or an alternative for ground beef borek. You have to try this mussel shaped borek recipe! A great borek option for vegetarians or an alternative for ground beef borek.
You can cook Mussel shaped Turkish borek using 6 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Mussel shaped Turkish borek
- It’s of Filling of choice (I used chicken).
- Prepare sheets of Phyllo.
- Prepare 1 of Egg(for egg wash).
- Prepare of Cheese.
- You need of Milk,oil,water(about 3tbsps each mixed together).
- You need of Black cumin seeds.
Very nutritious with the lentils in it, and so simple to prepare with this step by step video! You have to try this mussel shaped borek recipe! Either way, you will love this turkish borek recipe. Very nutritious with the lentils in it, and so simple to prepare with this step by step video!
Mussel shaped Turkish borek step by step
Mix the chicken filling with the cheese and set aside,then divide the Phyllo sheets into triangles and brush all over with the milk,oil and water mixture..
Place your finger at the middle edge of the dough then pull in towards you pinching slightly to make pleats,leaving about two inches at the end.Then fold over the left over peace over the pleats and tuck in gently as shown in the picture..
Place one side of the sheet over the other and put about a tbsp of filling at the edge,then gently fold over the sides ontop of the filling and roll over towards you..
Then place on a baking tray lined with parchment and repeat with rest of sheets..
Egg wash the top and sprinkle some black cumin seeds on top, bake in a preheated oven at 180C for about 20 to 25 mins or until golden brown..
A very good excuse to use green lentils, they are also high on protein just like meat! Turkish Borek (also spelled boerek or börek) is a traditional dish throughout the Middle East and Balkan nations. It makes a simple lunch or appetizer, as well In the Middle East and Balkan countries, borek can be filled with anything, but most traditionally it is a creamy cheese similar to feta and spinach. Turkish Borek Turkish Baklava Pastry Recipes Gourmet Recipes Burek Recipe Baklava Recipe Feta Cheese Recipes Braided Bread Green Lentils. A great borek option for vegetarians or an alternative for ground beef borek.
