Turkish Roll
Experience the irresistible flavors of a Turkish Roll—a savory pastry filled with fragrant ground lamb seasoned with paprika, cumin, fresh parsley, and mint. Wrapped in layers of buttery phyllo pastry and baked to golden perfection, this recipe combines tender spiced lamb with the satisfying crunch of flaky pastry. Topped with an egg yolk glaze and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, these rolls are perfect as a main dish or an elegant appetizer. Simple to prepare yet bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, Turkish Rolls are an impressive addition to any meal or gathering. With just 30 minutes of prep and a quick bake, they offer a delightful balance of ease and sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Ground lamb
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 units Garlic cloves
- 15 grams Parsley
- 10 grams Mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 8 sheets Phyllo pastry sheets
- 100 grams Melted butter
- 1 unit Egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Finely chop the onion, garlic, parsley, and mint leaves.
In a large bowl, mix the ground lamb, chopped onion, garlic, parsley, mint, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the meat mixture for about 5-7 minutes until the lamb is browned and the onions are soft. Let it cool slightly.
Lay a sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean working surface and brush it lightly with melted butter.
Place another phyllo sheet on top and brush it again with butter. Repeat until you have four sheets stacked up.
Spoon a quarter of the lamb filling along one short edge of the phyllo stack, leaving about 2 inches from the edge.
Fold the sides of the phyllo stack over the filling, then carefully roll it up to enclose the filling, brushing more butter as you roll to seal.
Repeat the process with the remaining four sheets and filling to create another roll.
Place the rolls seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the tops with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
Allow the rolls to cool slightly before slicing them into portions and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.6 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 1107 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 483 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
