Potato, Leek & Mushroom Phyllo Triangles

Ingredients

• 3 sheets phyllo (each cut into 3 long strips)
• 1 egg (mixed with 2 tbsp olive oil to make an egg wash)
• 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp nigella seeds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium potatoes (peeled, cubed, boiled for 15 mins & drained)
• 1 large onion (finely diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 cups leek (finely sliced)
• 1 cup mushroom (sliced)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Heat oil in a pan on medium high heat, add garlic & onion, saute for 5 mins.

3. 3

   Add mushrooms, saute for 1 min & add leeks, cook for 5 mins.

4. 4

   Add boiled potato cutes, the rest of the ingredients, stir & cook until everything is well incorporated & most of the moisture has evaporated. .

5. 5

   Taste to adjust seasoning & set aside to cool down completely.

6. 6

   Take 2 pieces of phyllo, stacked on top of each other, place 2-3 tbsp of filling (forming a triangle) on 1 end of the phyllo sheet, roll it up to fully encase filling inside.

7. 7

   Transfer phyllo triangle onto lined baking tray & continue making more triangles.

8. 8

   Brush them generously with egg wash, sprinkle with seeds & place in a 200 deg C preheated oven.

9. 9

   Bake for 15-20 mins or until börek turn crispy & golden brown.

10. 10

    Remove from oven, let them cool for 5 mins then serve immediately.