Golden Delicacy: Yer Fıstığı Soslu Yengeç Böreği (Crab Pastry with Peanut Sauce)

Instructions

• Instructions

  1-Crab Filling: In a medium-sized skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the green onions and bell pepper. Sauté until they soften. Add the crab meat, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well and sauté for another 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool.

• 2-Prepping the Böreği: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a flat surface, brush with melted butter or olive oil. Place another sheet on top and brush again. Add a spoonful of the crab mixture on one edge. Fold the sides in and roll it up, sealing the edges. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all the filling is used.

• 3-Bake: Brush the tops of the böreği with more melted butter or olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

• 4-Peanut Sauce: While the böreği is baking, prepare the sauce. In a blender, combine the peanuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and chili flakes. Blend until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little water or more olive oil to reach the desired consistency.

• 5-Serve: Once the böreği is baked to perfection, serve them hot with the peanut sauce on the side for dipping.

• Conclusion

  The Yer Fıstığı Soslu Yengeç Böreği is a dish that sings praises of the diverse Turkish culinary landscape, merging traditional techniques with inventive flavors. Perfect for gatherings, cocktail parties, or a unique dinner, these pastries are a bite of luxury and tradition. Enjoy this beautiful blend of the ocean's bounty and the earth's treasures, and let every bite transport you to the mesmerizing shores of Turkey. Afiyet olsun!