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Israeli Potato Boreks

Boreks are sandwich-like surprises that can be stuck with whatever you like! By taking a puff pastry and stuffing it to your tastes, you can make it either a salty or a sweet offering that's good regardless of how you pack it.
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine International Dishes, Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 2786.64 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 dash(es) salt
  • 1 dash(es) freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup(s) crumbled feta cheese
  • 13 ounce(s) puff pastry
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten with
  • 1/2 floz water
  • 2 tablespoon(s) sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Fry the onion in the oil until lightly golden.
  • Season the potatoes with salt and pepper to taste, add the onions and cheese if you're using it, and mix well.
  • Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll the puff pastry quite thinly, about 1/4 inch or less, and cut into 6 equal squares.
  • Divide the filling into 6 parts.
  • Place one portion in the middle of a square and fold into a triangle.
  • Press hard on the sides to seal well and brush with the egg yolk.
  • Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  • Sprinkle the borekas with sesame seeds.
  • Bake on the middle shelf of the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
  • Check the bottoms to see if they are done they should be brown.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Ready in 1 hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 2786.64kcalCarbohydrates: 258.25gProtein: 47.93gFat: 176.55gSaturated Fat: 31.26gCholesterol: 217.83mgSodium: 1480.33mgFiber: 17.35gSugar: 13.11g
Keyword Eggs, Potato
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