Description
A delightful pastry blending flaky phyllo dough with a savory meat filling, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of phyllo dough
- 200g minced meat (lamb or beef)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
Instructions
- In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the minced meat to the pan. Cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and mix thoroughly. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Lay out a sheet of phyllo dough, brush with oil, cut into strips, and place a spoonful of the meat mixture at one end of each strip. Fold in the sides and roll up, sealing with the beaten egg.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat and fry the boureki in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with a tangy yogurt sauce or as part of a meze platter. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg