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Medium 3 hr 6 min~260 kcal 5/10
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Cypriot Nor Boregi
A gently sweet Cypriot pastry filled with unsalted nor cheese, cinnamon, sugar, and raisins.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 6~344 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 30 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 5 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Börek için
- 4 Yufka sheets
For the filling
- 450 g Nor cheese or unsalted lor
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Raisins
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Cinnamon
İç ve üzeri için
- 2 Eggs
For the sauce
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Milk
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Mash the nor cheese with a fork and mix it with sugar, raisins, cinnamon, and 1 egg.
- 2
Whisk the milk and vegetable oil in a separate bowl.
- 3
Open the yufka sheets on the counter and brush them lightly with the milk mixture.
- 4
Divide the filling among the yufka sheets and roll them loosely.
- 5
Arrange the rolls on a tray and brush the tops with the remaining egg.
- 6
Bake the borek at 180°C for 30 minutes until browned.
30 min30:00 - 7
After removing from the oven, rest for 10 minutes and slice.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: If the nor cheese is very wet, leave it in a sieve for 15 minutes; excess liquid makes the yufka doughy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve nor boregi warm with strong tea and optional fresh fruit, without sprinkling powdered sugar.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~344
kcal calories
11
g protein
46
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 55%Fat 32%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cypriot Nor Boregi make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Cypriot Nor Boregi take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 65 minutes in total.Is Cypriot Nor Boregi difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Cypriot Nor Boregi have?
Approximately 344 kcal per serving. Protein: 11g, carbs: 46g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Cypriot Nor Boregi contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Cypriot Nor Boregi need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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