Turkish Cigarette Pastry

Crisp, golden, and irresistibly savory, Turkish Cigarette Pastries (Sigara Böreği) are a delightful appetizer or snack bursting with Mediterranean flavors. These addictive, cigar-shaped treats are made by delicately wrapping a creamy combination of tangy feta cheese and vibrant parsley in thin yufka or phyllo dough, then frying to a satisfyingly crunchy perfection. Perfectly bite-sized and ready in just 30 minutes, they make an excellent choice for entertaining guests or enjoying alongside a cup of tea. The secret to their perfect texture lies in their tight rolling technique and a light egg wash to seal the edges, ensuring the filling stays intact during frying. Serve these delectable pastries hot for maximum crispness, and watch them disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 sheets Yufka (thin Turkish pastry sheets) or phyllo dough
• 200 grams Feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons Parsley, finely chopped
• 1 Egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 500 milliliters Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, crumble the feta cheese and mix it with the chopped parsley. Set aside.

Step 2

Cut each yufka sheet or phyllo dough sheet into 4 equal-sized triangles. You should have a total of 24 triangles.

Step 3

Take one triangle and place it on a clean surface with the wide end closest to you.

Step 4

Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the feta-parsley mixture onto the wide end of the triangle.

Step 5

Fold both sides of the triangle inward to partially cover the filling, then tightly roll it up from the wide end toward the narrow tip to form a cigar shape.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water to make an egg wash.

Step 7

Brush a small amount of the egg wash onto the narrow tip of the yufka triangle, sealing the pastry shut.

Step 8

Repeat steps 3–7 for all remaining triangles and filling.

Step 9

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F). Test by dipping the tip of one pastry into the oil; it should sizzle immediately.

Step 10

Fry the pastries in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy (about 2–3 minutes per batch).

Step 11

Remove the cooked pastries from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 12

Serve hot or warm as a snack, appetizer, or alongside tea.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1071 grams (1071.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5905

Total Fat 579.90g	743%
Saturated Fat 104.90g	525%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.80g
Cholesterol 363mg	121%
Sodium 3496mg	152%
Total Carbohydrate 171.10g	62%
Dietary Fiber 6.40g	23%
Total Sugars 3.70g
Protein 55.50g	111%

Vitamin D 50IU	251%
Calcium 1095mg	84%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 548mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.2%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 11.2%