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Name: Authentic Algerian Bourek Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Algeria
Ingredients: *For the Dough:**; 1 package (16 oz / 450g) phyllo dough, thawed; 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable or sunflower oil, for brushing; 1 tablespoon (15ml) white vinegar (optional, for pliability); *For the Meat Filling (Kefta):**; 1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb (or a mix); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup (15g) fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 egg, beaten (to bind the filling); *For the Cheese Filling (Jben):**; 1 1/2 cups (150g) crumbled feta cheese (or Algerian jben); 1/4 cup (30g) grated mozzarella or Emmental cheese (for meltiness); 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup (15g) fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 egg, beaten; *For the Tuna Filling:**; 1 can (5 oz / 140g) tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup (15g) fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and chopped (optional); 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; Salt and black pepper to taste

Bourek

Algeria

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Crispy phyllo pastries filled with meat, cheese, or tuna.

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