From cheese-filled phyllo rolls to hearty meat-stuffed pies, these Most Delicious Borek Recipes are easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. Borek is a variety of flaky, savory pastries that are a staple in Turkish cuisine. They are made with fillings like spinach, cheese, potatoes, or spiced ground meat, all wrapped in layers of crisp, golden pastry. This collection is designed to help you make these classic savoury pastries at home with easy-to-follow instructions and tips, so you can enjoy them fresh from your own kitchen.
Kol Böreği - Turkish Arm Borek
Kol Böreği, or Turkish Arm Borek, is a delicious savory pastry filled with a mixture of ground meat, onions, and spices. It is very easy to make with store-bought phyllo or yufka. It’s a recipe that brings a little bit of Turkish tradition to your kitchen without much fuss.
To learn more: Kol Böreği - Turkish Arm Borek
Chebureki
Çiğ Börek (Çiborek or Chebureki) is a thin crispy deep-fried pastry filled with ground beef, onions, and spices.
They are perfect as an appetizer, breakfast/brunch item, or snack on the go.
To learn more: Çiğ Börek - Chebureki
Sigara Boregi
Sigara Boregi (Turkish Cheese Rolls) are crispy Turkish appetizers/snacks made with thin and flaky filo sheets called "yufka", filled with feta cheese, and then shallow-fried for extra crispness. It is a versatile pastry that can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
To learn more: Sigara Boregi (Turkish Cheese Rolls)
Su Boregi
Su Boregi which means "Water Borek" is one of the most loved boreks in Turkey, and is by far the best of all Turkish Pastries.
We love these delicious savory treats and we eat them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as a snack any time of the day.
To learn more: Su Boregi - Water Borek
Cheese Borek
Cheese Borek (Peynirli Borek in Turkish) is a crispy, light, and delicious Turkish filo pie filled with tangy cheeses and aromatic herbs.
You can serve these baked pastries as an appetizer for Christmas or as a light meal for dinner with a bowl of Turkish Tarhana Soup - Tarhana Corbasi or Turkish Lentil Soup (Mercimek Corbasi).
To learn more: Cheese Borek - Peynirli Borek
Kiymali Borek - Spiced Meat Borek
Turkish cuisine has a very large selection of borek recipes of all types and Kiymali Borek (Turkish Meat Burek) is probably one of the most popular among them.
To learn more: Kiymali Borek (Turkish Meat Burek)
Potato Borek
Potato Borek - Patatesli Börek (or Burek) is a delicious Turkish pastry made of a cheesy potato filling wrapped in crispy thin yufka sheets.
These savory vegetarian pies are a great snack, a tasty breakfast on the go, or a perfect appetizer for parties and gatherings.
To learn more: Potato Borek - Patatesli Börek
Spinach and Feta Pie
This deliciously crispy Spinach and Feta Pie - Ispanaklı Peynirli Börek is one of the most popular boreks in Turkey.
They are made of a delicious and lightly spiced spinach and feta cheese filling wrapped in thin yufka sheets.
To learn more: Spinach and Feta Pie - Ispanaklı Peynirli Börek
Pacanga Boregi
Turkish Cuisine has many delicious Borek recipes and Paçanga Böreği is one of the nation's favorites.
These delicious fried pastry rolls are made of yufka sheets filled with Kasar cheese, pastirma, tomatoes, and peppers.
To learn more: Paçanga Böreği
Spinach Borek
Spinach Borek (Ispanakli Borek) is a delicious Turkish pastry made of thin flaky dough called "yufka" filled with spinach and onions.
To learn more: Spinach Borek (Ispanakli Borek)
Phyllo Meat and Spinach Pie (Egyptian Goulash)
This scrumptious Phyllo Meat and Spinach Pie (Egyptian Goulash) recipe is made of layers of thin filo pastries stuffed with a spicy beef & spinach filling.
It is extremely easy to make, tastes absolutely delicious, and is perfect for family gatherings.
To learn more: Phyllo Meat and Spinach Pie (Egyptian Goulash)
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