Healthy and Crispy Meat Borekas Recipe Using Rice Paper

This recipe offers a healthier alternative to traditional borekas, utilizing rice paper instead of puff or phyllo dough. The preparation time is approximately 25 minutes, with a total time of 50 minutes, and it is considered an easy-to-make dish suitable for 12 servings. The recipe is certified kosher for meat meals.

The filling consists of 500 grams of ground beef, a large finely chopped onion, two minced garlic cloves, chopped parsley and cilantro, grated carrot, and seasonings including salt, black pepper, baharat, and cumin. Toasted pine nuts are also added for texture.

The preparation involves sautéing the onion until golden, then adding the ground beef and breaking it up while cooking until browned. Garlic and spices are added and fried for another 2-3 minutes. After turning off the heat, the herbs, carrot, and pine nuts are mixed in, and the mixture is cooled. Any excess liquid should be drained to prevent the rice paper from tearing.

For the borekas, rice paper wrappers are briefly dipped in water until pliable but still firm. For extra crispiness, two wrappers can be layered. A tablespoon of filling is placed on the bottom third of the wrapper, which is then folded into a cigar or triangle shape. The prepared borekas are brushed with a beaten egg, optionally mixed with olive oil for color, and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Finally, the borekas are baked in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit) for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown, firm, and very crispy.