byrek me spinaq

Albania · Europe

A flaky spinach-filled pastry slice on a glass plate.
byrek me spinaq

Thin sheets of pastry enclose a spinach-and-cheese filling and bake to a crisp, golden surface. Albanian tourism describes both gjizë-filled byrek and a version combining spinach with this fresh local cheese.[1]

In Edlira Sh.’s recipe published by ArtiGatimit, spinach is worked by hand until wilted, then mixed with eggs, milk, cheese and a little butter. A flour-and-water dough is divided and rolled into thin sheets, with flour or starch keeping them from sticking. Pastry and filling are arranged in successive layers before baking.[2]

References

Sources checked:

  1. Byrek me gjizë ose spinaq — Albanian National Tourism Agency
  2. Byrek me spinaq dhe Djathë — ArtiGatimit / Edlira Sh.

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