Sigara Boregi – Turkish Cheese Rolls Recipe
Sigara Boregi is a classic Turkish snack featuring crispy, golden phyllo pastry rolls filled with a savory mixture of feta and mozzarella cheese combined with fresh parsley. These delightful cheese rolls are fried to perfection, making them a perfect appetizer or snack to enjoy warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
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Cheese Filling
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup mozzarella, grated
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
Phyllo Rolls
- 8 pieces phyllo sheets (filo pastry)
- 1 tablespoon water (to brush the phyllo sheets)
- ½ cup oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix together the crumbled feta cheese, grated mozzarella, and chopped parsley until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Cut phyllo sheets: Take one phyllo sheet and cut it lengthwise into 4 equal strips. Keep the remaining strips covered with a tea towel to prevent them from drying out.
- Fill and roll: Place one strip in front of you, put about 1 tablespoon of the cheese filling on one end of the strip. Fold the two long edges slightly inward to encase the filling, then roll the strip tightly toward the other end.
- Seal the rolls: Brush a little water on the tip of the strip to seal the roll, then place it on a plate covered with a towel. Repeat this process for all strips, always keeping unused strips covered to prevent drying.
- Heat oil: Heat ½ cup of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Fry the rolls: Carefully place the rolls in the hot oil in batches, frying them while turning occasionally until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Drain and serve: Remove the fried rolls with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve the Sigara Boregi warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Always keep phyllo dough sheets covered with a kitchen towel when not in use to prevent drying out.
- Ensure the filling is well secured inside the rolls to avoid cheese oozing during frying.
- Do not overfill the rolls to prevent leaking and hot oil splatters.
- Be cautious while frying as oozing cheese can splatter hot oil and cause burns.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain consistent oil temperature and achieve a crispy finish.
- For a tasty accompaniment, mix Greek yogurt with a pinch of salt, red pepper flakes, and dried mint to serve as a dipping sauce.
Keywords: Sigara Boregi, Turkish cheese rolls, phyllo pastry, fried snack, feta cheese, mozzarella, Turkish appetizer
