Borek is a baked pastry filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables. The pastry dough is called “Yufka” in Turkey. It is famous throughout Turkey and parts of the Middle-East.

Mince Meat Borek

This type of Borek is also prepared with ‘phyllo’ dough soaked in water. It is filled with minced meat, onions, and tomato sauce. Turkish fresh pastry sheets are also sometimes used in preparing this particular type of water Borek. Beef or lamb is generally. The meat should be slowly cooked or else it will not taste as good as expected. Eating them fresh is recommended but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Special occasions and family gatherings are incomplete without mincemeat Borek.