Sigara böreği

Description

The cylindrical sigara böreği is a famous Turkish deep-fried pastry. These small, crispy rolls of thin dough are stuffed with a creamy mixture of cheese and parsley. They are traditionally made with sheets of thin yufka dough, a common ingredient in many boregi varieties, or with a thicker phyllo dough. Mixed with fresh parsley and (sometimes) eggs, the cheese is spread on the triangle-shaped dough, which is then shaped into a cigar. After it is fried, sigara böreği turns into a satisfying delicacy, with a crispy outer layer and a velvety filling. The combination of cheese and parsley is the most traditional choice for the filling, but there are numerous other varieties available, featuring feta cheese, potatoes, leeks, spinach, and fresh herbs such as mint or dill. Just like other boregi varieties, this small, tube-shaped delicacy is usually enjoyed as street food, and can be found in many specialized boregi shops or restaurants.