Algerian Spring rolls- Beef Bourek
Ingredients
- 25 spring roll sheets
- Vegetable oil for frying
For filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- ยผ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chopped cilantro.
- ยผ cup rice
- 1/2 lb shredded cheese(cheddar, mozzarella or other)
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
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Make theย filling First, soak the rice in a cup of hot water for about 15 minutes.
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In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and sautรฉ theย onion and garlic.
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Season with salt, pepper and ginger.
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Add paprika and tomato paste.
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Add the ground beef, the chopped cilantro and parsley.
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Cook the meat for about 2 minutes and add about ยฝ cup water.
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Rinse the rice then add it to the beef mixture.
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Reduce the heat and let cook until the water is absorbed, for about 10 to 15 minutes.
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Adjust the seasoning (add salt if needed).
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Turn off the heat.
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Add the shredded cheese, and mix well.
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Let cool.
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Make the rolls – Separate each sheet of spring rolls. Lay one sheet at the time on a working board or a large plate.
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Put about 2 tabkespoons of the beef mixture in the lower center of the sheet.
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Fold the two sides of the sheet toward the center.
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Start to roll the sheet. Repeat the operation to all the spring rolls sheets.
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In a frying pan, heat the oil on medium heat.
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Fry the spring rolls or the bourek, fold side down.
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Fry both sides until golden.
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Drain the Bourek on paper towel.
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Serve warm with wedges of lemon if desired.
