Israeli
Bourekas
“Flaky pastries filled with cheese, potatoes, or spinach.”
puff pastry
Cheese
Potato
Spinach
EggMedium1 hour
Where it comes from
Originating from the Ottoman Empire, bourekas were brought to Israel by Sephardic Jews and are a popular snack or breakfast item.
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What goes into it
How it's made
- 1
Roll out dough and cut into squares.
- 2
Fill with desired filling and fold into triangles.
- 3
Bake until golden brown.
