In Turkish cuisine, pastries are indispensable for both breakfast and tea time. This recipe, which is also called bottom top pastry, is prepared and cooked in a short time with ready-made phyllo and is an economical and practical alternative. Enjoy your meal!
Boil and peel the potatoes. While it is hot, add 1 spoon of butter and mash well with the help of a masher and leave to cool.
Wash and finely chop the spring onions and parsley leaves. When the potatoes have cooled, add the crumbled cheese and greens and mix well. Add salt and black pepper.
For the sauce, whisk the yogurt, egg and oil thoroughly. Spread one of the phyllo sheets on a suitable (lightly oiled) pan without dividing them and let it hang from the edges. Shred the other sheets randomly. Or use leftover sheet dough.
Pour 1 spoon of the sauce you prepared on the phyllo dough and cover it with pieces of phyllo again. Place all the phyllo in the pan by placing a potato mortar in between.
After you have arranged all the ingredients, cover the yufka hanging from the edges on the pastry and straighten it.
Put the pan on medium heat first and close the lid. You can add butter from the sides of the pan. Turn the pastry over with a flat plate and cook the other side on low heat, until the bottom turns pink in a controlled manner.
Repeat the inversion process several times until all sides of the pastry are evenly browned. Open the lid of the cooked pastry and place it on the serving plate. Cover it with a clean cloth and let it rest for 10-15 minutes, then slice and serve. Enjoy your meal!
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Phyllo Dough:
Yufka is a very thin, unleavened dough made from flour, water, and salt. It's indispensable in Turkish cuisine, forming the base for many dishes like börek, gözleme, and baklava. Due to its high carbohydrate content, it provides quick and sustainable energy to the body. When made from whole wheat flour, it becomes rich in fiber, aiding digestion, and contains B vitamins. It pairs wonderfully with ingredients like cheese, spinach, minced meat, and potatoes.
Potatoes:
Potatoes are a rich source of complex carbohydrates providing energy, Vitamin C, and potassium. Their fiber content contributes to digestive health and provides a feeling of satiety. Potassium, vital for regulating blood pressure, makes them important for overall body functions. They pair well with meat, chicken, fish, eggs, cheese, and many vegetables, suitable for various cooking methods like baking, boiling, frying, and mashing.
Feta Cheese:
White Cheese (Beyaz Peynir), a staple of Turkish breakfasts, supports bone and dental health with its rich calcium content. Its fermented nature makes it easily digestible and it may contain probiotics, contributing to gut flora. It is a high-quality protein source. It pairs excellently with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, fresh mint, and watermelon. It finds widespread use in Mediterranean cuisine, from salads to pastries.
Fresh Onion:
Spring onion, a low-calorie vegetable, is a rich source of vitamins K and C. It supports bone health, aids blood clotting, and boosts the immune system. Its antioxidants protect the body against free radicals. Its fibrous nature supports digestion. It adds a refreshing flavor, especially in salads, omelets, soups, traditional Turkish dishes like 'cacık' and 'piyaz,' and pairs wonderfully with grilled meats and fish.
Salt:
Salt is an essential mineral that adds unique flavor to dishes and serves as a natural preservative. It provides vital electrolyte balance for the body's water regulation, nerve, and muscle functions. It pairs perfectly with spices, herbs, and oils, enriching the taste of every meal. An indispensable part of every table.
Black Pepper:
Black pepper, a kitchen staple, offers not just flavor but also significant health benefits. Thanks to piperine, its active compound, it boasts powerful antioxidant properties, helping to combat free radicals. It can stimulate the digestive system, enhancing nutrient absorption and notably increasing the bioavailability of curcumin found in turmeric. Additionally, it's effective in reducing gas and bloating. It also has a mild metabolism-boosting effect. With a wide range of uses from red meats to poultry, vegetable dishes to soups, it pairs excellently. It harmonizes perfectly with spices like cumin and coriander, as well as ingredients like lemon and garlic, adding depth to dishes.
Baking Powder:
Baking powder is a leavening agent typically composed of sodium bicarbonate and an acid, giving baked goods their rise. While it offers no direct nutritional benefits, its sodium bicarbonate content can provide temporary relief from heartburn and indigestion, and even support oral hygiene as a gargle. However, excessive consumption leads to high sodium intake. It pairs wonderfully with flour, sugar, dairy products, eggs, and fruits; it's indispensable in cakes, cookies, and bread.
Parsley:
Parsley is a powerful antioxidant source that supports bone health and plays a crucial role in blood clotting due to its Vitamin K content. Its Vitamin C content strengthens immunity. Rich in flavonoids like apigenin, it can help reduce inflammation. It is also a natural diuretic. It pairs perfectly with lemon, garlic, and olive oil; adding a refreshing flavor to fish, chicken, soups, and salads.
Yogurt:
Yogurt, a fermented milk product, supports the digestive system and helps balance gut flora due to its rich probiotic content. This contributes to strengthening the immune system. It is also a high-quality source of protein and calcium, important for bone health and muscle development. With its slightly sour taste, it pairs perfectly with fruits, granola, or honey for breakfast. In main dishes, it adds flavor as the main component of cacık or various mezzes.
Liquid Oil:
Liquid oils (sunflower, olive, etc.) are essential kitchen ingredients that add flavor to dishes and contain healthy unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Ideal for frying, salad dressings, baking, and sautéing. They pair perfectly with vegetables, meats, legumes, and grains. They offer easy cooking.
Egg:
Eggs are a highly bioavailable protein source, essential for muscle growth and repair. Rich in B12, Vitamin D, selenium, and choline, they support brain function, nervous system health, and energy production. Lutein and zeaxanthin pigments aid eye health, reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration. Despite their cholesterol content, eggs typically don't adversely affect blood cholesterol in most healthy individuals. A breakfast staple, eggs pair wonderfully with various ingredients like cheese, spinach, mushrooms, avocado, and whole-wheat bread.
Butter:
Butter is a rich, flavorful fat derived from milk. It contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K2, along with healthy fatty acids, serving as an energy source. It's easily digestible. Butter enhances the taste of meals and rice dishes, is spread on bread, or used in sauces. It's indispensable for breakfast tables and various recipes.
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