CRUNCHY WATER BÖREK from Lasagna Sheets 😍 Easiest Technique, Maximum Taste 🤓

[@jamesstrand4978]

I am soooo happy to find this recipe. I ate this all the time when I was in Turkey and I could never find it in Canada. I am going to make it tomorrow!!

[@yigittuncel4003]

Using lasagna sheets is genius! Thanks for the eye-opener :) For those who are feeling even more adventurous, you can try experimenting with the filling. The following are my two attempts so far: - Sautee onion and spinach, let it cool down, add crumbled feta cheese (and salt depending on the saltiness of the cheese) and mix it well. - Grate two carrots and two zucchinis, squeeze their water out, sautee them, cool it down, crack an egg, mix it well, add crumbled feta cheese (and possibly dill) These are far from the traditional su boregi, but are very tasty variations to it :)

[@katiapanikian4507]

Ahh Refika, my aunt, may she rest in peace, used to be the Queen of su borek. I watched her art work in the kitchen as she prepared the dough from scratch, boiled it, cooled it, layered it... what a treat. I would give anything to have her make it for me again. Thank you for sharing!

[@kavithagoudi1595]

Whenever I watch your videos, I feel the warmth of home ❤️ It's like my mum or grandma is watching over me and saying be careful it hot. I feel at ease everytime ❤️ thank you ❤️

[@Refika]

woww i am so glad to hear that 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ulomalinda8103]

Hi Refika, I'm an African living in Turkey and your videos has helped me alot in making Turkish dishes at home. I would want you to make a particular recipe. I don't know the name but I know all the ingredients in it. It's made from parsley leaves, pickles, mint leaves, a sprinkle of couscous, a sprinkle of sweet corn and I think a dash of sumac because it has a slightly sour taste but delicious. Thank you

[@Cyrous]

The first dish which came to my mind is Kısır, but as I know, for Kısır no pickles is used. And one more thing is different, they use Bulgur for Kısır instead of Couscous. Hope Refika can say more about it. If you mean Kısır, Refika already made it and you can find it on her Channel as I remember.

[@mystrie4663]

I would love to be your neighbor. One day I will go to Turkey and experience all these wonderful things. 🥰

[@mirel604]

We shall visit them😂 I know my young son would becom her bestie😂

[@christellebeyers9573]

I would love to go to Turkey and visit this lovely person and amazing!!!!! cook.

[@diane7352]

Right with ya! Not just for the food but she seems so pleasant!

[@christellebeyers9573]

@@diane7352 What a fabulous woman that creates spectacular food in the context of what is available! Well done Refika.

[@janevanskike2101]

I want to meet refika also but I’m old and my kids would probably lock me up if I told them I was going to Istanbul!! Love your videos!

[@senabesteercan]

YOU ARE THE REAL HEROINEEE!!!! It is 8pm in Barcelona, and I will go to the supermarket to get the ingredients RIGHT NOW!

[@Refika]

yay!!! send me some photos if you can 😘

[@laurieashley4306]

Thank you for taking us on a mini tour of where you live. It's one of the things that I love about your channel. I get to go to Turkey without getting on an airplane!!!

[@hailynewma9122]

10 -15 minutes effort … Refika is saving us (our taste buds) from boring food … again .. When this idiotic pandemic is over I think I’ll come around Istanbul … again

[@Refika]

🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank you so much and hope you make it to Istanbul 😍

[@hailynewma9122]

@@Refika yeah, wouldn‘t that be something :)

[@micheltibon6552]

I remember when I lived in the Indische neighbourhood, Indische buurt, in Amsterdam there was a Turkish deli or bakery. They had something which I now understand was böreği. I always had the one with spinach. I miss it living now in Luxembourg. I will have to ask my Turkish colleague if she knows a place where to buy this😀😀

[@gabrielaj101]

Or even make one! 😊

[@micheltibon6552]

@@gabrielaj101 I have the next week off so I will try.

[@TheBLGL]

It’s börek, you only change the k to a ğ and add an “i” at the end if you add a description at the beginning, such as su böreği, which is water borek in English, gul böreği, or rose borek. So it’s better to just use börek in English since English doesn’t have many cases (we only really have it with he changing to him when he is an object and not a subject). They do this with other nouns as well, such as salad is salata, but if you want to say eggplant salad, it becomes patlıcan salatası.

[@MrLcowles]

I lived there too once years ago. On Balistraat. I remember a great Turkish deli place on the same street.

[@ggoddkkiller1342]

@@TheBLGL We don't mind wrong usage of Turkish suffixes at all as there are literally thousands of them. But once you learn the logic and rules it is quite easy to generate suffixes for each word which could be noun, verb, adjective, anything really. But ofc if he searches as ''böreği'' wouldn't get correct results.

[@melissalarsen5384]

I could cry! This was my absolute favorite when I lived in Istanbul and I've missed it terribly! Thank you!

[@ggoddkkiller1342]

I swear Refika is a genius!! That borek looked so good, so crunchy i temporarily lost consciousness while it was cut 👍👍

[@nessbu87]

Geçen sene bunu denemiştim ben, hatta taze lazanya makarnasıyla denedim (hazır satılıyor burda) tıpatıp oldu 😄👍 great minds think alike

[@gabrielaj101]

I have been waiting for this for a long time! One of my favorite flavors is spinach.

[@jeniffere]

I absolutely love watching your videos. I am Colombian but my entire family loves Turkish food ever since my husband introduced it to us many years back. So now I watch your videos so that we can have some yummy Turkish food at home. Your channel has helped me so much. I get so excited to watch your videos and even my Daughter Rafiga :) loves to watch it. She is 6 years old but gets so excited to watch your videos because you both have the same name :)

[@minebosman2809]

😄 what a pleasant coincidence!

[@Refika]

Much much love to you, your lovely family and of course to Rafiga :) 😘❤️

[@jeniffere]

@@Refika Thank you 🥰 🙏🏻Sending our love ❤️

[@mychickbadd123]

So grateful that you constantly think of accommodating everyone when thinking of shortcuts for your recipes!! Thanks to you and the team 🤗💕 - from South Florida, USA

[@Refika]

Thanks to you for appreciating and watching ❤️😍

[@dmariapaz]

My mouth waters every time I watch your videos. I want to work in your kitchen! Can this be baked instead of being cooked on the stove?

[@theoriginalquinnpiper]

Looks and sounds delicious - I have never had this treat, but will try to make it when I have melty cheese :) Refika, I was holding my breath that your towel would catch fire!!!

[@drawwithshine9876]

I was waiting for this!! I am actually making the beef kebab, i watched it at 2am last night and i subscribed immediately! Thank you so much for these amazing recipes love you. From Morocco ❤❤ Update: I MADE IT AND IT WAS AMAZING!!

[@ninayordanova1369]

I'll try it with Bulgarian white and yellow cheese. Only four ingredients will make countless Mmmmm! ❤️

[@debbie962]

Love you and your videos. My partner and 1 of our friends are healing from cancer. Once treatment is complete, we plan to take a trip to Turkey. It would be lovely to meet you. We are in Oregon, USA. ❤️❤️

[@janet.3439]

Every dish you make looks delicious!! Been watching your videos and saving your recipes since last year! Saving lots that hopefully i can try and serve to when I’m living with my family again

[@Refika]

Awesome! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@elizabethmessina3099]

I can't wait to travel again and some day visit Turkey again. I am making a list of all the delicious treats to try.

[@emveetags]

Thank you Refika! we have a Turkish patisserie here in Montréal that does great Su boerek on the weekends, but this is a great alternative to make it at home.

[@Pelinndemirr]

Thank you for giving us easy to follow recipes of the best Turkish dishes 💕

[@Refika]

Thanks for liking!

[@zekiyeyusuf7213]

Hi Refika - you can also use tagliatelle in the same way - and you get more spaces between the layers . I really love your channel and have shared with my daughters who love Turkish food but don’t understand the Turkish videos on you tube! Thank you for making yours in English!

[@Refika]

🙏

[@ke380]

WOW....WOW!!!!!!!!! Your recipes are so doable to the home chef. Thank you!!!!!

[@kartalbaba981]

Hakika bir performans akici bir ingilizce. Tesekkurler Refika. From South Florida, USA

[@Chucosan]

lived in turkey as a small child 42 now and I still crave this regularly. I thought of using lasagna sheets but didnt have the nerve.. thanks for the permission!

[@A1988B1987]

I made this yesterday and it’s perfect! Came out amazing! Thank you for sharing this! Wow it’s just so amazing and easy! I’m very happy I found this recipe!

[@justjan147]

Wow, wow, wow! I've never heard of this before. I come from a family that LOVES Bread and cheese so this recipe is right up my alley! Goodness it looked absolutely delicious! I'm definitely going to attempt to make it. Wish me luck please. Be well, stay safe! Love and respect from Kansas, USA. 🌻😊❤

[@metil6636]

Did you make it

[@SpaceJuiceOfficial]

How was it?

[@deliamsanchez1340]

Hi Refika working it’s 1:17 pm Chicago time but I can’t skip your recipe mmm! Borek it look delicious my best friend is from Albania and she make very often and she give me some but I will try yours!!🇺🇸😀

[@eusou2556]

This is one of those moments like when Chirstofer Columbus showed sceptics how to stand a raw egg on its end without any other help...( by cracking it slightly on its end of course). Now everybody can do it ! A moment if respectful silence here, for your endeavours . Thankyou, this is a guest stunner 😁💞. What you all do matters, a lot. You bring Turkey and its people to the heart of the rest of the world. We get a chance to know and respect you. With love, from Porto, Portugal

[@yvetteguigueno2063]

Looks so yummy. I love when you make healthier quicker dinners that are traditional Turkish food. Last week I made your falafel for my dinners and also the beet kisir for my lunches. I cook on the weekend and then eat that food all week.

[@do3258]

Oh my god I love this video, it makes me feel so warm inside watching you walk to a Turkish bakery in the morning. Selamlar from a fellow Turk from Germany and best wishes for this excellent channel

[@stevenej9894]

I love seeing Istanbul from your perspective. It makes me want to visit! I would love to see more food tour videos in addition to your wonderful cooking demonstrations.

[@Refika]

definitely noted! 😍❤️

[@batabbit7731]

I have never seen it done this way before but it looks amazing. I just love how you explain and show it all and with such a sense of fun too!

[@marinaberova6070]

I felt adventurous today so I started the year with this recipe:) I don't know what will become of it but everyone in the house are anxious to try it because of the heavenly smell :) Thank you Refika for sharing your secrets with us and for being inspiration for me personally :)

[@joannamiles783]

Oh my, oh my, oh my - I WILL be making this soon. Team Refika, I love you, and you are a wonderful source of information, superb recipes and all-round good vibes and happiness! Thank yoooou 😋🧡😁

[@Refika]

You are so welcome ❤️

[@asht1284]

I love this lady!!! Someone please give her the world, k thanks.

[@jacquelynpushkarna2479]

Refika, my husband and i live in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada 🇨🇦my husband has been binge watching your videos 😂 and is now obsessed with Turkish food (rightfully so 😂)... and we were wondering what kind of oven you have? It's incredibly beautiful 😍😍😍

[@ahmetsahbaz3599]

One of the greatest findings in the kitchen for sure! Congrats Refika!

[@Refika]

Yes! Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@YummyQuickRecipes]

You are simply a genius. Love from Germany. Originally from Pakistan

[@ancarashlee]

I really love your channel, your personality, your team, the way you present everything and especially your delicious and creative recipes. Please never leave us, greetings from Guanajuato, Mexico.

[@Refika]

Wow, thank you!

[@georgeaustralia464]

WE WOULD LIKE TO ADD REFIKA THAT YOU ARE LOOKING AMAZINGLY GREAT WITH THE NEW YOU ( WE MEAN WE ARE NOTICING SOME WEIGHT LOSS ) ,, PLEASE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK ON YOUR WORK AND MORE IMPORTANTLY ON YOUR HEALTH THE WAY YOU ARE GOING NOW ! ! ! !

[@Refika]

Thank you sooooo sooo much 😘

[@craigbertram5109]

This made me think of the delicoius golzeme when we visited from a street vendor!

[@miriamdori4789]

You are a genius and a good teacher!

[@sandygoldberg174]

I loved the dramatic beginning!! So exciting! But the actual preparation was beautiful and amazing!

[@Refika]

glad you liked it 🥰

[@HowToCuisine]

Incredible! Looks so appetizing! 😍😍

[@yuliefelice5643]

Turkey is bread heaven 😍

[@K1k1Ktina]

I loveeeee su buregi and I am buying it in my local Turkish market 🤩🤩i am very very lucky to try a bit of Turkish Delicatesa before I visit Turkey 🇹🇷 🙏🙏

[@Refika]

It's so good, right?? 😍

[@K1k1Ktina]

The best!!! For me that is the perfect pastry!!!! Second place is for simit! Please croissants fans and all those things I respect but Su buregi is Queen of my world🇹🇷🙏

[@NinaGrkovic]

This looks amazing! Thanks for the recipe!

[@marjinaqazi.]

The only chef I adore in the world ❤️😘💫

[@allyh695]

I love your videos! Would you ever consider making a video of your favorite restaurants/street food places/food markets in Istanbul for those who are planning to visit one day?

[@TheMerterm]

Gerçekten this is perfect! Especially for Turkish students abroad. Thank you very very much!! 😊

[@bobbyjones2911]

Hello beautiful chef 🌹 the intro was hilarious 😂 but today this is my first time learning about borek and how it's made. It's looks really delicious. Im going try to make this and then see how it turns out wish me luck 😉! Like always love how you show us new Turkish food items it's always a joy watching your video clips and excited to see the next one soon ,,until then love you and your team 💕🤗❤️❤️❤️💖

[@Refika]

Good luck, let us know how it turns out🙋🏻‍♀️♥️

[@SophieRagosino]

I enjoy your show so much. I do not know Turkish, so please say the Turkish names louder so we can catch the correct sounds. Love You! From Sophie NY, US

[@Refika]

Will definitely try doing that! ❤️

[@ecenbt]

I have to say this is also a life saver or turkish people living outside of Turkey where there are no börek sellers and want to get this tasty snack easily and quickly at home! I just bought lasagna sheets over the weekend and will bake this tonight for a yummy dinner :D

[@yusofaziz1]

Greeting from malaysia. Great recipe and looking forward to try. Can we bake in the oven? TQ.

[@Refika]

You can bake at 190 C (375 F) around 30 mins until golden brown ❤️

[@Siblove7]

Looks amazing Refi! We had this last week in Istanbul and can't wait to try this out at home. But how do we pull this off without a gasstove??

[@Refika]

You can bake at 190 C (375 F) around 30 mins until golden brown ❤️

[@CarlTippins]

@@Refika If you bake it, do you need to flip it? Or will the oven brown the top enough? Convection oven better for browning?

[@melikeyenice8575]

@@CarlTippins , you do not need to flip it. Melted butter at the bottom and top of the borek will do the trick.

[@cornfloats7004]

@@Refika If I bake it, would I still need to turn it?

[@nicolelasher]

I finally had the chance to try this. Awhile back, we got some frozen water borek from a friend, and my daughter liked them. So I decided to try to make this recipe. She loved it! I have to do it at least twice a month now. We use here Bulgarian cheese and mozzarella.

[@abulferr]

That is very smart… My mom makes the Su Borek every once in a while and it’s one of my favorite dishes… this is a good way to make it easier for her!!!

[@editaquadidi]

I don't like pasta but I think I will try this one. Greetings from Mexico!

[@UraniumFire]

Such a beautiful pastry

[@miriamdori4789]

Hi again, I made the recipe today (I baked in the oven). All my family was enthusiastic, the Su Borek vanished in a few minutes. Thank you again

[@michelesoto5919]

What temperature and time did you use?

[@jgage2840]

Thank you! I have a glass top stove and was wondering if I could do it in the oven. I’m going to try hot and fast to make it crunchy, and because the inside doesn’t need to cook, just melt. Maybe 400 F.

[@sevgituran7581]

I think you express yourself in English better than Turkish, also your recipies are more enjoyable in Eng. I’ll definitely try this borek with lasagna sheets it’s so easy 🤣🤣 love u Refika❤️‍🔥

[@donnagray9579]

Looks so good!

[@MurderMostFowl]

I love the style in this video! Such good natured fun and a yummy recipe

[@MrNigara]

Refika, you are sooooo great!!! Love your full of happinesss receipes!

[@Buntyscakebox]

Wow 😳 that's simple yet so presentable

[@mariaraynor]

Loved the drama at the beginning of the video. This looks scrumptious, gonna have to give it a go 😋😘

[@Refika]

hahaha glad you guys loved the intro!

[@lillyess385]

Watching this while I'm stuffing my face with tepsi böreği. Looks good. Elinizde sağlık.

[@theoneandonlysoslappy]

Refika singing "The Final Countdown" is my jam.

[@Khadeejahraja]

Absolutely brilliant!!! Thank you sooooo much. Now I can make it at home. Love to you all ❤

[@ramonajordan3875]

The ultimate comfort food!

[@Refika]

indeed! 🤓❤️

[@drcbeartooths]

Wow, a wonderful tip for an amazing treat! The opening of your video was fun too. Thanks. USA

[@Refika]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed

[@cybel451]

Refika, Sivrihisar'da su böreğini sadece kıymalı yapıyorlar ve muhteşem oluyor. Lütfen kıymalı su böreği de yapıp tüm dünyayla paylaşır mısın? ❤️

[@sgcandle]

Hi Refika. You are amazing. Thank you for your recipes and good energy. Can I make this wonderful burek in the oven? I don't have gas range and it will be difficult on electric stove.🤔

[@michelesoto5919]

Yes, our electric stoves stink! Read my post! I was thinking the same thing as I was struggling with the dam stove heat on for second and off for over a minute. Thought ahead, used my Instant Pot to boil the water for the pasta, cast iron frying pan …it cooked but I had to stop earlier because it was very late, we were hungry and the center was burning. It was still delicious!

[@Getpojke]

Mmmm, lots of lovely luscious layers. Thank you for the "hack" I can see the odd tray or two of this being made here at home.

[@Refika]

😘

[@jyll.7132]

Oh my God Refika! You're BRILLIANT! GOOD JOB!

[@kikou4423]

Hello Refika ! I love your videos and all of your recipes. My daughter loves the menemens Can I use fresh lasagna sheets for this recipe ? Do I still have to put them in the water ? i m going to make this great meal this week with some parsley in the cheese 😊😊😊😊😊 thank you from France.

[@ecenbt]

hey ki kou! as the original recipe is made with fresh hand knead dough, rolled and quickly boiled in the water, it's absolutely possible to use fresh lasagna sheets :) you will still have to put them in hot water to obtain this style of börek, but maybe they don't have to wait as long as the dry ones. have fun!

[@zuemh702]

Thank you for this brilliant recipe… my mouth is watering just by looking at it! ❤️❤️

[@robdawson2]

oh, that is very easy to make ..... cannot wait to try this simplified version. Thanks

[@lauracolby6038]

Heaven ! Looks absolutely like heaven where you live! Refika, Dolphins and filo dough…my saturday is complete. How long did you soak those pasta sheets? They must be really cooked well to get them soft, no? And I saw a pair of doggie ears stroll by too! Refika, was that your shop you filmed at? I love that you took us into your village for a little bit of eye candy (that is, all those wonderful treats!). You are a beautiful person, i love your channel! All the best to you!

[@beryllium4043]

Hello Refika, we just moved to UK from Turkey. And as you said, we really miss our börek. Yesterday, i made lasagne and one pack was left. I will try this asap. Hope it tastes the same with cheddar 🥰

[@Refika]

please let me know how you like it 😘

[@beryllium4043]

@@Refika Absolutely delicious and easy to make ! Couldn't find any yufka, so I only used lasagne sheets with grated cheddar. The more, the better 🤩 A simple yogurt and egg mix on the top, put it in the oven and Voila !! Even my parents in Turkey are dying to try it 🥳 Thanks Refika, love you ❤️❤️❤️

[@jgage2840]

For anyone wondering if it can be baked, Refika left a reply to a comment saying: Yes, you can do it in the oven at 190C (375F) for about 30 minutes until golden brown.

[@valentinavig2594]

Awesome, idea for meal this week! Thank you and your team, have a great week 😊

[@aileengurbuz6456]

Afiyet olsun! Asian markets carry egg roll wrappers and those can be used in a similar way to make su börek. Delicious!

[@slngyb4094]

Eğer daha önce yapmadıysanız bu kanalda kabak tatlısı yapmanızı öneririm Amerika’da sonbaharda balkabaklı her şey o kadar ilgi görüyor ki çok dikkatlerini çeker kabak tatlımızı tanıtmak için harika bir Fırsat

[@ibogijsbertse4119]

Thanks you are the best such great food u make much love from Spain

[@vartouhieachakian7330]

Hi rafika I love your cooking In this summer I’m gonna go to Istanbul I’m gonna visit you l love you show and you food You the best 👍🏻😍

[@lowhuiphing]

So good!! O my!! Thank u for sharing. Thank you!

[@hasancroissant8440]

This is pure genius. Wow!

[@stonechops]

Such a beautiful people making beautiful food. I’m amazed at this.

[@johnsalgir]

I'm wondering if you can bake this in the oven like Baklava or regular Borek?

[@limeykl]

Greetings from North Florida! I love your channel

[@adrianab.garibay2581]

OMG!! I love the epic intro! And the receipe....I am nervous to try. But I will.

[@melvicci]

You're the best Refika.. I'm going to attempt this with whole wheat lasagna sheets.. crossing my fingers lol

[@Refika]

yay! please let me know and if you can, send me photos!

[@melvicci]

@@Refika Yes will do!! ❤️❤️

[@janineevans8449]

Wow! Firstly thank you for showing us your beautiful city morning both you and the city are looking fabulous mashallah! Can't wait to make this for my Cape Town crew!

[@Refika]

Thanks a ton❤️ definitely our pleasure

[@MurderMostFowl]

The final countdown song made me laugh!