Börek
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Börek or burek is a family of pastries or pies found in the Balkans, Middle East and Central Asia. The pastry is made of a thin flaky dough such as filo with a variety of fillings, such as meat, cheese, spinach, or potatoes. Wikipedia
Origins: Türkiye and Ottoman Empire
Place of origin: Türkiye
Alternative names: Burek, börek, bourekas, boreg, byrek
Main ingredients: Flaky pastry (usually filo), various fillings
Variations: Meat, potatoes, leafy greens, cheese, eggplant, mushrooms