Savory Eggplant Pastry ( Lezzetli Patlican Boregi )

Ingredients
1 packet phyllo dough # 10
or Turkish triangle phyllo dough

Filling;
2-3 medium eggplant (peeled in strips and finely diced )
1 medium onion ( finely diced)
1 medium green banana pepper ( finely diced )
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp red pepper
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp corn or vegetable oil
2 cups of water

Sauce;
2 eggs
1-1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup corn or vegetable oil
1 bottle mineral water ( optional )
Black sesame seeds

Directions;

1-Saute the oil and onion in a cooking pot. Then add peppers and eggplant and saute over medium heat. Then tomato paste, spices, salt and water. Cook mixture until water is absorbed. Then let it cool down.
2- In a small bowl beat the egg and add the oil and yogurt. Mix well.
3- Take a piece of the pyhllo dough and pour 1 tbsp sauce and brush the mixture to spread over dough. Then add 2 tbsp eggplant mixture and wrap it gently. Place on oiled tray.Repeat this procedure until the pyhllo dough is finished. If you have left over eggplant mixture you can keep it in the freezer and then use is later.
4- For the top brush the mixture and pour 2 tsp mineral water over single piece of pastry. Then sprinkle the black seeds over the top. Wait 20 minutes and then bake in a 350 F preheated.

Serve it warm and enjoy!

Afiyet Olsun !

Comments

Exciting News: We're Back and Bringing the World of Turkish Culture to You!

We are thrilled to announce that our blog is back in action, more vibrant and engaging than ever! After a brief pause, we have returned with a renewed passion and an expanded focus that we can't wait to share with all of you. What's New? We are broadening our horizons to include not just the rich flavors of Turkish cuisine, but also the vibrant world of Turkish cultural activities. From enthralling concerts and creative workshops to fascinating events and authentic Turkish restaurants, we are set to explore and share Turkish culture in its many forms, no matter where in the world it might be. Global Turkish Experiences Our journey will take us beyond borders, bringing you the essence of Turkish culture from various corners of the globe. Whether it's a Turkish music festival in Europe, a traditional art workshop in Asia, or a hidden gem of a Turkish restaurant in the Americas, we'll be there to bring these experiences to you. Stay Tuned for Regular Updates We invite yo...

“Ey zahit şaraba eyle ihtiram”

This poem titled “Ey zahit şaraba eyle ihtiram” was written by the Bektaşi poet Neyzen Tevfik. Neyzen Tevfik, who lived between 1879-1953, is known as a poet and neyzen (reed flute player) influenced by the Sufi and Bektaşi traditions. In his poems, he addresses the social and religious issues of his time using a critical and ironic language. In the poem, Neyzen Tevfik uses wine symbolically from a Sufi perspective to emphasize the processes of inner maturation and spiritual perfection. In Sufi literature, wine often represents the love of Allah and spiritual intoxication. The poet criticizes the zahit (pious person), conveying that achieving true spiritual maturity is not possible through prohibiting wine but through inner experience and understanding. The poem explores the human spiritual journey and maturation from a mystical and Sufi point of view.

Cemen

Ingredients 3 tbsp tomato paste 3 tbsp pepper paste 1 cup crushed feta cheese or Turkish white cheese 1/4 cup crushed walnut 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp red pepper 1/2 tsp mint 1-2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1/2 bunch fresh basil or 1 tbsp dried Preparation Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Easy to make it but so delicious... Afiyet Olsun...

Tasting Turkish Culture

Search This Blog