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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.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
40
minutes
mins
Total Time
50
minutes
mins
Course:
Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine:
Turkish
Servings:
9
servings
Calories:
298
kcal
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:
1
serving
|
Calories:
298
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
16
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
25
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
39
mg
|
Sodium:
423
mg
|
Potassium:
401
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
587
IU
|
Vitamin C:
16
mg
|
Calcium:
63
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg