Crispy Cheese Rolls
Crispy and golden, these rolls are filled with feta and parsley, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or sharing.
Servings: 14 rolls
Ingredients:
- 7 oz feta cheese
- ½ cup parsley, finely chopped
- Spring roll wrappers, about 14 or as needed
- Water, for sealing the edges
- 2 –3 cups neutral oil, for frying
Method:
Start CookingFilling
- Place feta in a bowl and mash with a fork until crumbly.
- Add parsley and mix until combined.
Rolling
- Place one wrapper in a diamond shape.
- Add about 2–3 tbsp filling near the bottom and shape into a small log.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
- Seal the edge with water.
Frying
- Heat 2–3 cups oil over medium heat.
- Fry rolls seam-side down in batches for 4-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve warm. Bon appétit.
Kitchen Tools:
Notes:
From the kitchen
- Spring roll wrappers can be found in the refrigerated or frozen section of most grocery stores, often labeled as spring roll pastry (or similar thin pastry sheets).
- Roll snugly with no gaps to prevent oil from entering and to keep the cheese from leaking while frying.
- For the best texture, frying is recommended for a crisp, golden exterior.
- Add dill along with parsley.
- Use a mix of feta and a milder cheese.
- Add a pinch of black pepper or chili flakes.
- Try fillings like minced meat, mashed potatoes, or spinach.
- Bake instead of frying for a lighter version: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place rolls on a lined baking sheet and brush lightly with oil. Bake for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway, until golden.
- Serve warm, on their own or alongside tomatoes, cucumber, and olives.
- Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or tea time.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 94 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 14 mg | Sodium: 271 mg | Potassium: 36 mg | Fiber: 0.4 g | Sugar: 0.02 g | Vitamin A: 243 IU | Vitamin C: 3 mg | Calcium: 82 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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Cheese Rolls
WHY WE LOVE IT
The combination of salty cheese and fresh herbs wrapped in dough creates a flavor that’s hard to stop at just one. You can also try it with meat or vegetables.
A LITTLE STORY
In Türkiye, this dish is known as sigara boregi (cigarette borek) and is a staple of breakfast and meze culture.
DID YOU KNOW?
The name sigara refers to its thin, rolled shape. Today, many prefer the name kalem boregi (pencil borek) for the same shape, without the association with cigarettes.