SAEDNEWS: Börek is a snack made with yufka dough. Though a Turkish term, it’s widely used in Iran. It can be filled with meat, chicken, or vegetables. Saed News presents a delicious lentil börek for you.
Lentils are among the nutritious grains, rich in vitamins, iron, and other essential nutrients. They can be used to prepare a variety of dishes, and it is recommended to include them in the family’s diet as much as possible. One delicious dish that can be made with lentils is Turkish Lentil Borek. As we know, Borek is a popular Turkish dish made with yufka pastry and filled with a variety of ingredients. The main ingredients for this dish include yufka pastry, onion, salt, pepper, turmeric, vegetable oil, butter, egg yolk, lentils, milk, minced meat, and nigella seeds. Its preparation is straightforward, and it can be served either as a finger food or as a tasty Turkish dinner.
Ingredients for Turkish Lentil Borek:
1 cup lentils
50 g minced meat
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 egg yolk
1 onion
2 tablespoons yogurt
Yufka pastry, as needed
Butter, as needed
Nigella seeds, as needed
Turmeric, pepper, and salt, as needed
Instructions for Preparing Turkish Lentil Borek:
Borek originates from Turkey, known for its unique taste, energy-giving properties, and appealing preparation style. It can also be served as a finger food at parties.
Prepare the Filling:
Rinse 1 cup of lentils soaked overnight and cook them in a pot with a little water until tender.
Peel and finely dice 1 onion. Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat, add the onions, and sauté.
Add 50 g minced meat to the pan and cook with the onions until the meat changes color.
Mix in the cooked lentils and stir well. Season with turmeric, salt, and pepper.
Assembling the Borek:
Spread the yufka sheets on a clean, flat surface. Brush melted butter over the sheets to prevent cracking when rolling.
Place the lentil, meat, and onion mixture along one edge of the pastry. Fold both sides and roll tightly.
Cutting and Arranging:
Slice the rolls into desired sizes. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Place the borek rolls on the tray without letting them touch.
Preparing the Egg Wash:
Beat 1 egg yolk in a bowl until uniform. Add milk and mix well.
Brush this mixture over the borek rolls and sprinkle with nigella seeds for garnish.
Baking:
Bake the borek in a preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes.
Once baked, remove from the oven, let cool slightly, peel off the parchment paper, and serve.
Tips for Turkish Lentil Borek:
Soak lentils overnight for better texture.
Borek can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or as a stylish finger food for parties.
This dish is simple to prepare and brings a rich taste of Turkish cuisine to your table.
