Zelnik

Zelnik is a traditional Macedonian pastry from the Balkans composed of thin layers of phyllo pastry filled with various combinations of sirene, eggs, sorrel, browned meat, leeks and rice. In winter, the filling traditionally includes brined cabbage, from which the dish derives its name: zele (Macedonian Language: "зелка", Bulgarian language: "зелe") meaning cabbage. Zelnik is often sometimes served with yoghurt and it is best eaten warm.

Zelnik
Zelnik filled with leek
TypeSavoury pie
Place of originMacedonia
Serving temperatureWarm
Main ingredientsPhyllo pastry, sirene, eggs, spinach, sorrel, browned meat, leeks, rice

Zelnik is similar to a dish popular in Turkey, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, called Börek. Zelnik is often mistakenly referred to as Börek. Unlike zelnik, cabbage Börek is made for holidays and festivals and is served with kefir. The crust and the layers of Börek are thicker and other spices are used. Zelnik is typically made with leek and sirene (white cheese) and consists of very thinly rolled layers of phyllo dough. Zelnik is usually prepared as one long, thin piece of pastry and wound up into a spiral shape.


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