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Sigara Boregi (Turkish Cheese Rolls)
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Sigara Boregi (Turkish Cheese Rolls)

Sigara Boregi are Turkish cheese rolls made by filling phyllo dough strips with a mix of feta, Parmesan, scallions, parsley, thyme, and red pepper flakes before rolling tightly and cooking. They can be baked or fried, with the phyllo dough brushed with olive oil for a crisp texture. Their distinctive blend of herbs and cheeses wrapped in flaky phyllo produces a savory snack or appetizer with a combination of creamy and crisp elements.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 12 people (up to)
Calories: 1017 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

  • 3 heets phyllo dough thawed
  • extra virgin olive oil
For the cheese filling:
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 scallion trimmed and chopped, both white and green parts
  • 1/2 cup parsley chopped, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon thyme fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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  1. To bake: If baking the sigara boregi, heat the oven to 375°F, and position a rack in the middle. (If frying, skip this step)
  2. Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cheeses, scallions, parsley, and thyme. Add the pepper flakes and a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
  3. Prepare the phyllo dough. Lay the phyllo sheets flat on a cutting board, using a sharp knife, cut the phyllo sheets into 4 equal strips.
  4. Prepare the cheese rolls. Now, working with 1 strip of phyllo at a time, spoon about 1 ½ tablespoons of the feta in a straight line along the bottom edge that is closest to you (leave a little room on either side for the filling to expand). Roll tightly about 4 or 5 times away from you, tucking the sides in, so that the filling is now encased into a roll. Repeat until the phyllo strips and filling are all used up. Brush the outside of the phyllo cheese rolls with extra virgin olive oil.
  5. Cook the sigara boregi:To fry: Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large pan until shimmering. Add the phyllo cheese rolls (do this in batches, if needed) and cook, turning regularly, until they are crispy and golden brown on all sides. Remove from the heat and put the rolls on a large plate lined with a paper towel to remove some of the oil, then serve. To bake: As I do in the video, assemble the rolls on a large sheet pan in a single layer and bake on the center rack of the heated oven for about 10 minutes or so, watching the rolls and turning them over halfway through cooking, until they are crispy and golden brown on all sides.
  6. Arrange the sigara boregi on a plate and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Phyllo dough should be thawed in the refrigerator overnight in its packaging for best results.
  • Assembled rolls can be refrigerated covered for up to two days before cooking.
  • For freezing, place uncooked rolls on a sheet pan, freeze until firm, then transfer to a sealed container; keep frozen up to one month.
  • Rolls can be cooked from frozen without thawing; when frying frozen rolls, use a splatter guard for safety.

Nutrition Information

Calories 101.7kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 4.3g (1%) Protein 4.4g (9%) Fat 7.7g (12%) Saturated Fat 2.3g (12%) Cholesterol 10.3mg (3%) Sodium 210.7mg (9%) Potassium 33.2mg (1%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 299.2IU (6%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 43.2mg (4%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 people (up to)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1017

% Daily Value*

Calories 101.7kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 4.3g 1%
Protein 4.4g 9%
Fat 7.7g 12%
Saturated Fat 2.3g 12%
Cholesterol 10.3mg 3%
Sodium 210.7mg 9%
Potassium 33.2mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 299.2IU 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 43.2mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.