Crispy Börek (Savory Layered Pastry) with Lor Cheese and Dill

1. In a bowl, mix 200 g of lor cheese with 1 bunch of washed and finely chopped dill.
2. Pour half a tea glass of vegetable oil into a small bowl.
3. Lay 1 sheet of yufka on your work surface and brush it all over with vegetable oil. Place the second sheet of yufka on top and brush it with oil as well. Cut the stacked sheets into 8 triangular pieces. Place a small amount of the lor cheese filling at the wide end of each triangle and roll up tightly into thin cigar-shaped rolls, like sigara böreği (cigar-shaped fried pastry rolls). Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking tray, brush the tops with 1 egg yolk, and bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) until golden and crispy.

About This Recipe

Dill, whose homeland is known to be Asia, is cultivated in almost every corner of our country. Dill is a meze dish in its own right, which is why it is widely used in our kitchens. To get the most out of dill, you should make use of both its seeds and its leaves. The essential oils it contains are stimulating and activate the secretion of bile and digestive juices. These oils also stimulate the peristaltic movement of the intestines, facilitating bowel transit and preventing constipation. The essential oils found in nearly all herbs have unique and powerful properties. The essential oils in dill contain flavonoids and a B vitamin complex. This means they activate the secretion of certain enzymes and hormones that have calming and hypnotic effects, which can promise a good night's sleep. The high calcium content found in dill plays an important role in maintaining the mineral density of bones, helping them grow and develop properly. Dill is also a great ally for people with diabetes. Research has positively associated dill with maintaining balanced insulin levels, and it is a full supporter in reducing fluctuations in the serum lipids and insulin levels that cause diabetes. Dill can also be used as a natural remedy for depression. A study published in the American Journal of Therapeutics investigated the antidepressant and analgesic properties of an aqueous dill extract from southern Morocco. 

Today we have prepared our Crispy Börek with Lor Cheese & Dill recipe for you. You should also definitely try our Dill and Lor Cheese Pogača recipe sometime. Enjoy your cooking...