Best Boureki A Recipe From Crete Recipes
KRITIKO BOUREKI - CRETAN BOUREKI!
Here is a great traditional recipe for Boureki from Crete. These are quite easy to prepare and make a delicious light lunch or dinner. As a variation, you can add oregano & garlic. You may also use an extra sheet of phyllo to close the Boureki up!
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Roll out the first phyllo sheet and spread it on an oiled baking pan. Oil the phyllo sheet and then roll out the second phyllo sheet and spread it over the first one. Both phyllo sheets should come up above the borders of the baking pan.
- Mix the potatoes, courgette, cheese and mint thoroughly in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Carefully spoon this mixture over the phyllo. (You can also make this by making seasoned layers of alternating vegetables ~ very pretty when sliced!).
- Pour over the cup of milk, fold the remaining parts of the phyllo sheets inside the pan and bake in preheated oven in 200°C until the potatoes are tender (around 1 - 1 1/2 hour). Add a little extra milk if it seems to dry out before it's done cooking.
- Serve warm with a salad and fresh bread!
BOUREKI
Posted in honor of Ev's visit to Crete. From Mrs. Kristalia Psoma of the Exantas restaurant in Crete. I had no mizithra so crumbled 1/2 pound of sheep feta and cut up well-aged queso into cubes. The cheeses went into the food processor and after they were ground well, I added just enough heavy cream to bind them together. It worked great, not only as a binder but added the richness of the cream and moderated the "bite" of the cheese. Don't use the mainland, northern Greek version of mizithra. It's too dry, low in fats, and will not blend into the dish.
Provided by Queen Dragon Mom
Categories Greek
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut eggplant, potatoes and tomatoes into thin rounds and let drain for several minutes, then sprinkle with salt, pepper and oregano.
- Toss potatoes and eggplant with flour.
- In an oiled medium pan, layer half of the potatoes and eggplant.
- Then spread half of the mizithra and half of the mint over the top.
- Repeat the procedure with the remaining potatoes, eggplant and mizithra.
- Top with tomato slices, then spoon on cream and olive oil and about one cup of water.
- Bake for about two hours.
- Serve warm and decorate with remaining mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.9, Fat 46, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 27.4, Sodium 26.9, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 7.1
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