Balkan Burek with Savory Spinach and Feta Filling
A classic Balkan pastry filling with a delicious balance of spinach and feta.
Enjoy this traditional Balkan dish featuring a rich, savory spinach and feta filling wrapped in layers of crispy phyllo pastry.
- 1 h 45 min
- 6
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Spinach and Feta Filling
For the Phyllo Pastry
For the Egg Wash
Preparation
Preparing the Spinach and Feta Filling
Sauté onion and garlic
In a large pan, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
Cook spinach
Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
Mix filling
Remove from heat, mix in the crumbled feta, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Allow to cool slightly.
Preparing the Phyllo Pastry
Unroll phyllo sheets
Carefully unroll the phyllo pastry sheets, covering with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
Handle phyllo sheets gently to prevent tearing.
Melt butter
Melt the butter and have it ready for brushing on the sheets.
Keep the phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel while working to maintain moisture.
Cooking Process
Layering the Burek
Lay a phyllo sheet on your working surface, brush with butter, and repeat to have 4 stacked layers.
Filling the Burek
Spoon the spinach filling along one edge of the layered sheets, then roll tightly into a log.
Baking the Burek
Place the logs on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake until golden and crisp.
Plating & Serving
Balkan Burek with Savory Spinach and Feta Filling
Balkan Burek with Savory Spinach and Feta Filling
Plating & Serving
Cut the burek into slices and serve warm, showcasing the golden layers and fragrant filling.