Borekas
בורקאס
OttomanSephardiEveryday Pareve 60 min 8 servings Medium

Savory hand pies of Sephardic and Ottoman Jewish cuisine, made with thin dough and filled with vegetables, cheese, or meat; this version uses a pareve potato filling.
Ingredients
- •1 package filo or yufka dough
- •1/3 cup olive oil
- •3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- •1 small onion, finely chopped
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- •1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- •1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water for brushing
Instructions
- 1
Cook the onion in a little olive oil until soft, then mix with mashed potatoes, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- 2
Lay out the dough and keep it covered so it does not dry out.
- 3
Cut or portion the dough, place filling on each piece, and fold into triangles or crescents.
- 4
Brush with egg wash and place on a lined baking sheet.
- 5
Bake until crisp and golden brown.
Kosher notes
Filling determines status; potato or spinach versions are pareve, cheese versions are dairy, and meat versions are meat.
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