Bourekas / Borekas

Ingredients

• •1 lb puff pastry or filo dough
• •2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
• •1 cup cooked spinach, squeezed dry and chopped
• •1 small eggplant, roasted and mashed
• •1 small onion, finely chopped
• •3 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tsp kosher salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •1 egg, beaten, for glaze
• •1 tbsp sesame seeds, optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare a filling by sautéing the onion in olive oil and mixing it with the mashed potatoes, spinach, and eggplant.

2. 2

   Season the filling with salt and pepper and let it cool completely.

3. 3

   Roll out the pastry and cut into squares or strips appropriate for folding.

4. 4

   Place a spoonful of filling in each piece and fold into triangles, coils, or half-moons, sealing the edges well.

5. 5

   Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.

6. 6

   Bake at 400°F until deeply golden and flaky, about 25 to 30 minutes.