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24 May 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Named for the Sariyer district of Istanbul, this börek is made by filling yufka (thin Turkish pastry sheets) with cheese, rolling them up, and frying them. Its crisp exterior and melted cheese filling make it a popular breakfast snack.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Cut the yufka sheets

5 min

Cut each yufka sheet into 4 triangles.

2

Fill and roll

15 min

Place Turkish semi-hard cheese along the wide edge of each triangle and roll it up tightly. Seal the edge with egg.

3

Fry

8 min

Heat the oil over medium heat. Fry the rolls for 6–8 minutes, until golden and crisp on all sides.

4

Drain and serve

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Reminder

Uncooked börek can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month and fried without thawing. Cooked börek is best eaten fresh. Allergens: contains wheat, milk (cheese), and egg. Take care when frying in hot oil.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
260 kcalCalories
10 gProtein
18 gCarbohydrate
17 gFat
1 gFiber
1 gSugar
420 mgSodium
6 gSaturated Fat
Protein 15% Carbohydrate 27% Fat 58%
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