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Crispy filo cigars filled with feta, parsley and herbs — a Turkish meze favourite.
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20 minPrep🔥
15 minCook🍽️
6Serves📊
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Ingredients
- 1 packet filo pastry
- 300g feta, crumbled
- Handful parsley, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the feta with the parsley and a little beaten egg.
- Cut the filo into long strips.
- Place filling on one end and roll into a cigar, brushing edges with egg.
- Fry in medium-hot oil for 2 minutes a side until golden and crisp.
- Drain on paper.
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Tara’s tips
- Keep the filo covered with a damp towel as you work.
- Don't overfill or they leak.
Serving suggestions
- Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon.
Storage & reheating
Uncooked cigars freeze well.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.
Frequently asked questions
Bake them?
Yes — brush with oil and bake at 200C for 15 minutes.
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