Boureki – Kolokythobúreko

Boureki – Kolokythobúreko

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Courgettes and a soft white cheese are the basic ingredients of boureki, a dish to which all cooks add their own special touches.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 kg courgettes
  • 1 kg potatoes
  • 1/2 kg feta cheese
  • 3 cups olive oil
  • mint leaves
  • fresh cream
  • salt & pepper
  • pastry sheets (fyllo)

 

METHOD

Slice the courgettes and potatoes, season with salt & pepper and coat in flour.
Spread the pastry sheets in a baking dish and place a layer of courgettes on top, adding crumbled feta cheese, mint and oil.
Arrange a layer of potatoes on top, continuing with alternate layers of courgettes and potatoes.
Finally pour over the fresh cream and bake in the oven for about 1 1/2 hours.

Serves 4