Burek with Spinach and Feta Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 large package spinach
• 1 yellow onion
• Approx. 600 g feta cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp pul biber or chili flakes
• A little cooking oil
• A little salt
• 2 eggs (for brushing)
• 2 dl yogurt (for brushing)
• 2 dl milk (for brushing)
• 2 dl cooking oil (for brushing)
• 2 packages phyllo dough
• Sesame seeds for topping
• Parsley for serving

Steps

1. 1.Finely chop onion and spinach and fry in a little cooking oil. Salt lightly.
2. 2.Let the spinach drain and cool.
3. 3.Crumble the feta cheese and mix with spinach, 2 eggs, and pul biber.
4. 4.Whisk together all ingredients for the brushing mixture.
5. 5.Lay out two sheets of phyllo dough. Brush thoroughly between the sheets to keep them moist.
6. 6.Add the filling, roll up, and shape into a rose. Continue building the rose until the form is filled.
7. 7.Brush generously over the entire burek – both on top and along the sides. The phyllo dough must be kept moist at all times to prevent cracking.
8. 8.Top with sesame seeds.
9. 9.Bake at 200 degrees Celsius for about 40–45 minutes, or until the burek is deeply golden and crispy.
10. 10.Top with fresh parsley and serve.