bourekas
🇮🇱 A dish from Israel
Bourekas or burekas are a widely consumed baked turnover in Sephardic Jewish cuisine and Israeli cuisine. A variation of the burek, a common baked good throughout southern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, Israeli bourekas are made in a wide variety of shapes and a vast selection of fillings, and are typically made with either puff pastry, filo dough, or brik pastry, depending on the origin of the baker.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | puff or flaky pastry, cheese, potato, spinach, sesame seeds, egg wash |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | baked turnover, filled and folded |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, flaky, buttery, often topped with sesame |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | breakfast, snack, or street food |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does bourekas come from?
bourekas is a dish that originated in Israel.
What is bourekas?
Bourekas or burekas are a widely consumed baked turnover in Sephardic Jewish cuisine and Israeli cuisine. A variation of the burek, a common baked good throughout southern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, Israeli bourekas are made in a wide variety of shapes and a vast selection of fillings, and are typically made with either puff pastry, filo dough, or brik pastry, depending on the origin of the baker.