Turkish Cigars
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
20 servings
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Calories
513 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Turkish Cigars
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These Turkish cigars, known as rakakat, are a popular middle Eastern mezze made with phyllo pastry and two types of cheese. They're incredibly delish and will impress the pants off your guests. Seriously.
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Ingredients
- 10 sheets phyllo pastry (from the supermarket or, preferably, a Middle Eastern grocery store) or the more traditional yufka halved
- 1 bunch parsley divided into sprigs, left whole or chopped
- 1 quart sunflower or mild vegetable oil
- 8 ounces halloumi cut into 20 strips
- 8 ounces feta crumbled
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Instructions
- Remove the phyllo from the package and cover with a clean, damp towel. Working with 1 piece at a time, place the phyllo with the short end facing you. Place a few whole sprigs or a small heap of chopped parsley near the end closest to you and fold the phyllo over the parsley. Rub the folded pastry with a little oil.
- Next, place a strip of halloumi and about 1 tablespoon crumbled feta alongside the folded phyllo and fold the side edges in about 1/2-inch (12-mm) and roll the whole thing up into a neat cigar shape. Seal the end with a little oil. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, working fairly quickly so that the pastry doesn't dry out or simply cover them with parchment and a towel.
- In a large pot set over medium-high heat, warm the oil to 350°F (180°C), or until as soon as you drop a little bread becomes golden brown in 30 seconds. Place a plate topped with several paper towels or a brown paper bag alongside the stove. Working in batches, carefully add a few cigars to the oil and fry until golden brown, turning as necessary, 3 to 5 minutes. (If your phyllo rolls insist on floating cheese side down and aren’t browning evenly, use a slotted spoon or skimmer to keep the uncooked side submerged in the oil.) Be careful not to crowd the oil and check the temperature of the oil after each batch to ensure it’s at the appropriate heat for frying.
- Drain the Turkish cigars on the paper towels or brown bag and devour immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
513kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
53g
(82%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
313mg
(13%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 513 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 513kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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