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    Potato Borek

    Modified: Apr 24, 2022 · Published: Mar 21, 2021 by Radwa ·

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    Potato Borek is a delightful Turkish dish made with a crispy phyllo pastry filled with well-seasoned mashed potatoes and onion. This dish is ABSOLUTELY perfect for breakfast or lunch, and my daughter adores taking it to school in her lunch box.

    a whole baking dish filled with potato and onion rolls
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    • Why We Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Potato Borek
    • Recipe variations
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Potato Recipes
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    Potato Borek Recipe

    I've made this recipe so many times, and each time, it is super delicious. I even used zucchini instead of photos, but honestly, I liked the potato version better.

    The recipe is easy and simple, and the borek is crispy with a flavourful filling; Super convenient for lunch or even snacks.

    In this Turkish borek recipe, I used store-bought phyllo sheets; I used one pack, which yielded exactly six rolls. I prefer the phyllo sheets to high-calorie shortcrust pastry.

    My advice to you is to Keep your phyllo sheets covered with a damp kitchen towel while working, as they tend to dry quickly.

    The filling in this recipe is so simple and flavorful; I added a tablespoon of tomato paste to the potato to flavor it, and it was SO good. I also flavored it with sweet paprika and diced onion.

    Here is my advice for the filling: If you like your potatoes to have a creamy texture, mash them using an electric hand blender.

    Finally, the dressing is what makes this borek soft from the inside and so delicious: a combination of yogurt, milk, butter and eggs.

    Why We Love This Recipe

    • It is a quick and easy breakfast or lunch recipe.
    • You can make it ahead of time.
    • kids enjoy it.
    • Vegetarian meal.
    • It freezes and reheats well.
    • Perfect for picnics.
    3 rolls of  potato and onion

    Ingredients

    Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    I used Filo sheets (make sure you defrost them overnight) and garnished them with some sesame seeds and Nigella sativa seeds.

    For The Filling: I used 3 large potatoes, tomato paste, diced onion and some seasonings (salt, ground black pepper and paprika).

    Pro Tip: Check the filling for taste; you may need to add more salt.

    For The Dressing: I used 2 large eggs, whole milk (you can use skimmed or non-dairy milk), Yoghurt (you can replace it with sour cream) and some butter and oil to make the pie super soft and fluffy.

    How To Make Potato Borek

    Preparing the filling and dressing.

    Before starting, Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F and grease a 22 cm baking dish with butter or line with baking paper.

    Prepare The Filling

    One: Peel and dice the potatoes, and boil in salted water until fully cooked. Drain and mash the potatoes with a potato masher.

    Two: Place the mashed potatoes in a large mixing bowl, add salt, pepper, paprika, onion, tomato paste, and mix well.

    Prepare The Dressing

    Three: In a deep bowl or jug, combine yoghurt, milk, salt, pepper, eggs, melted butter, and cooking oil.

    Assemble the borek.

    Assemble Everything

    Four: Lay one filo sheet on a flat surface and brush generously with the dressing mixture

    Five: Add 2-3 tablespoons of the potato mixture in a line across the short end of the pastry.

    Six: Roll the sheet tightly and place it in the baking dish. Repeat until you have used all the potato mixture.

    Seven: Top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and black seeds. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.

    2 rolls of  onion and potato

    Recipe variations

    • If you like it cheesy, add some cheese to the filling, such as Mozzarella, Cheddar, Parmesan or Edam.
    • Add ½ teaspoon of red chilli flakes to the filling to make it spicier.

    Serving Suggestions

    This Potato Borek is a meal in itself; however, you can serve it alongside steak, grilled or baked chicken. Or serve it next to any salad dish you fancy. Check the suggested recipes below:

    • Homemade chicken nuggets
    • Oven-baked bbq chicken
    • Pan-fried sea bass with soy sauce
     homemade potato and onion rolls

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I swap potato for sweet potato?

    No, you can’t. The taste and texture of the rolls will be totally different.

    Can I add herbs to the fillings?

    Yes, feel free to add ½ teaspoon of dried basil, thyme or oregano.

    Can I add meat to this potato borek?

    Yes, feel free to add meat to the filling, such as cooked minced beef or small chunks of pre-cooked chicken.

    Can I use tomato sauce instead of tomato paste?

    No, you can’t. Tomato sauce is a bit liquidy, and we don’t want the filling to be runny.

    How to store and freeze this borek?

    To store the rolls, place portions in a well-sealed container in the fridge. It will last for 3-4 days. To freeze them, make sure you put them in an airtight container. It will keep for 2-3 months.

    How to reheat borek?

    Leave them to defrost overnight at room temperature, Place in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for 2 minutes on high. For best results, reheat it in the oven for 10 minutes at 180C / 350F. This will keep the pastry nice and crisp.

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    Homemade Soft Potato And Onion Rolls
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    5 from 10 votes

    Potato Borek

    Potato Borek is a delightful Turkish dish made with a crispy phyllo pastry filled with well-seasoned mashed potatoes and onion. This dish is absolutely perfect for breakfast or lunch.
    Course Lunch, Side Dish
    Cuisine Turkish
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes minutes
    Servings 9 servings
    Calories 298kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Baking pan
    • Measuring spoons
    • Potato masher
    • Measuring cups

    Ingredients

    • 1 packet filo sheets
    • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds , topping
    • 1 tablespoon Nigella sativa seeds , topping

    for the filling

    • 3 potatoes , large
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 onion, diced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    For the dressing

    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup milk
    • ½ cup yoghurt
    • ½ cup butter, melted
    • ½ cup cooking oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F and grease a 22 cm baking dish with butter or line with baking paper.

    Prepare the filling

    • Peel and dice the potatoes, and boil in salted water until fully cooked. Drain and mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher.
      3 potatoes
    • Place the mashed potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, paprika, onion, tomato paste, and mix well.
      1 teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 onion, diced

    Prepare the dressing

    • In a deep bowl or jug, combine yoghurt, milk, salt, pepper, eggs, melted butter, and cooking oil.
      2 eggs, ½ cup milk, ½ cup yoghurt, ½ cup butter, melted, ½ cup cooking oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Assembling everything

    • Lay one filo sheet on a flat surface and brush generously with the dressing mixture
      1 packet filo sheets
    • Add 2-3 tablespoons of the potato mixture in a line across the short end of the pastry.
    • Roll the sheet tightly and place it in the baking dish. Repeat until you have used all the Filo sheets.
    • Top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and black seeds. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
      1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon Nigella sativa seeds

    Notes

    • If you like your potatoes to have a creamy texture, mash them using an electric hand blender.
    • Check the filling for taste; you may need to add more salt.
    • Keep your filo sheets covered with a damp kitchen towel while working, as they tend to dry quickly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 587IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

    Comments

    1. Caroline says

      May 11, 2021 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      What I loved about this pie is the taste of the mashed potatoes; it was well-seasoned and delicious.

      Reply
    2. Lydia says

      March 23, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      Why do you call it mashed potato pie? These are more like filo rolls.

      Reply
      • Radwa says

        April 01, 2021 at 11:58 am

        You are right, it is more like filo rolls! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Paisley says

      March 22, 2021 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      Oh, my god! This pie looks so amazing. My family and I love mashed potato so much! I’m so excited to try this recipe! I think I am going to love this!

      Reply
    4. Amelia says

      March 22, 2021 at 10:32 am

      5 stars
      This is such an easy and tasty meal! I made this Mashed potato pie yesterday, and it was perfect with some green salads. Loved it!!

      Reply
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