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Crispy Cheese Rolls

Crispy and golden, these rolls are filled with feta and parsley, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or sharing.
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Everyday Cooking
Turkish
Kitchen Pace : 🕒🕒
Servings: 14 rolls
Recipe by NAVA Kitchen
Crispy Turkish cheese rolls (sigara böreği) served on a white plate.
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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 Cooking
Filling
  • 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.

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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.
 
Make it yours
  • 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.
 
At the table
  • 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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