Balkan Burek with Savory Spinach and Feta Filling
Enjoy this traditional Balkan dish featuring a rich, savory spinach and feta filling wrapped in layers of crispy phyllo pastry.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preparing the Spinach and Feta Filling
- 1
Sauté onion and garlic
In a large pan, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- 2
Cook spinach
Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- 3
Mix filling
Remove from heat, mix in the crumbled feta, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Allow to cool slightly.
Preparing the Phyllo Pastry
- 1
Unroll phyllo sheets
Carefully unroll the phyllo pastry sheets, covering with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
Tip: Handle phyllo sheets gently to prevent tearing.
- 2
Melt butter
Melt the butter and have it ready for brushing on the sheets.
Tip: Keep the phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel while working to maintain moisture.
How to Make Balkan Burek with Savory Spinach and Feta Filling
Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings
- 1
Layering the Burek
Lay a phyllo sheet on your working surface, brush with butter, and repeat to have 4 stacked layers.
- 2
Filling the Burek
Spoon the spinach filling along one edge of the layered sheets, then roll tightly into a log.
- 3
Baking the Burek
Place the logs on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake until golden and crisp.
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