Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Borek
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 12 phyllo sheets
- • 200g feta cheese, crumbled
- • 100g kashar or mozzarella, grated
- • 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- • 100g unsalted butter, melted
- • 1 tsp nigella seeds
- • 1 egg, beaten
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Mix the feta, kashar, and parsley in a bowl.
2
Phase 2
Lay the phyllo sheets flat and cut each lengthwise into 5cm-wide strips; keep covered with a damp cloth.
3
Phase 3
Brush a strip with butter, place a teaspoon of filling at one end, and roll up into a tight cigar; seal the tip with beaten egg.
4
Phase 4
Arrange the rolls on a parchment-lined tray and brush the tops generously with melted butter.
5
Phase 5
Sprinkle with nigella seeds and bake at 190C for 20-25 minutes until deep golden and crisp.
6
Phase 6
Eat warm or at room temperature.