Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 cup

Eggplant

Broiled minced

0.5 cup

Kashkaval Cheese

Grated

2 unit

Egg

Beaten

2 tbsp

Matzo Meal

1 pinch

Salt

1 unit

Puff Pastry

Sheets

Step 1
~5 min

Broil the eggplants until soft, then mince them.

Step 2
~5 min

Grate the Kashkaval or Gruyere cheese.

Step 3
~5 min

In a bowl, combine the minced eggplant, grated cheese, beaten eggs, and matzo meal.

Step 4
~5 min

Mix all ingredients until a thick mass forms.

Step 5
~5 min

Cut puff pastry into small squares.

Step 6
~5 min

Place a spoonful of the eggplant mixture onto each square.

Step 7
~5 min

Seal the edges of the puff pastry to enclose the filling.

Key Technique: Filling
Step 8
~5 min

Brush the top of each borekita with the reserved beaten egg.

Step 9
~5 min

Sprinkle cheese on top of the egg-brushed borekitas.

Step 10
~5 min

Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown and puffy.

Step 11
~5 min

Serve warm, traditionally with Turkish coffee.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure puff pastry is cold before use.

Adjust the amount of matzo meal for desired consistency.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with Turkish coffee.

Pair with a fresh salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Yogurt
Sour cream
Fresh Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Bulgaria

Cultural Significance

A popular snack and appetizer in Bulgarian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack
Appetizer

Popularity Score

60/100

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