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Su böreği
(Water Börek)
Su böreği, which translates to water börek, is a variety of Turkish borek that has a reputation as being one of the most difficult boreks to prepare. It is traditionally filled with cheese and parsley. The dough sheets need to be soaked in a combination of water, olive oil, milk, and eggs before baking, making the borek tender and juicy, hence the name.
Su böreği can be found at most borek shops throughout the country.
WHERE TO EAT The best Su böreği in the world (according to food experts)
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Recommended by Canım Istanbul and 1 other food critic.
"Whether you go for lunch or dinner, make sure you order a serving of su böreği, which will put all other su böreği you’ve ever had to shame. Seriously."
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Recommended by Cenk Sönmezsoy
"Su böreği (flaky pastry with thin layers of cheese on the right above) was the star of the dinner. By far the best one I have ever tasted."
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Recommended by The Guide Istanbul
"At Kafadaroğlu they are famed for Su Boreği – literally meaning water börek, which is deliciously moist and filled with cheese and parsley, before being baked in the oven and brushed with milk and egg."
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Recommended by MyMerhaba
"Do not miss to try Saray style ´Su böregi´."
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