
Appetizers & nibbles
Bourek bil gibna (cheese bourek)
Rolls or triangles of filo pastry filled with a mix of salty cheese and parsley, baked until golden. Very popular at breakfast and aperitif time.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Farce
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190 °C.
- Crumble the feta into a bowl, add the fresh cheese, beaten egg, parsley and pepper. Mix.
- Taste and add a little salt if needed.
- Cut the filo sheets into strips and brush with melted butter.
- Place a spoonful of filling at the end of each strip and roll into a triangle or cigar shape.
- Set the bourek on a tray lined with baking paper, brush with butter and sprinkle with nigella seeds.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
Variations and tips
Baked or fried. For a crispier version, fry them in a bath of hot oil for a few minutes.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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