Presentation

Appetizer or main course of Croatian origin prepared with onions, rapeseed oil, minced meat, vegetable stock cube, pepper, paprika, egg, sour cream, yeast, pasta

Ingredients
Serves 12

• 2 red onions
• 2 tablespoons oil (such as canola oil) (about 30 ml / 1 fl oz)
• 500 g ground meat, half beef and half pork (about 1.1 lb / 17.6 oz)
• 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon powder (about 10 g)
• Black pepper, to taste
• Paprika, to taste
• 1 egg
• 200 ml sour cream (about 6.8 fl oz / ¾ cup)
• ½ packet baking powder (about 8 g / 1½ teaspoons)
• 200 ml water (about 6.8 fl oz / ¾ cup)
• 1 package Yufka pastry sheets (about 450 g / 1 lb)

Method

Finely chop the onions

Sauté them with a little oil in a pot.

When they are glazed, add the meat and brown it over high heat.

Add the vegetable stock cube, pepper and a little paprika.

Beat the egg with sour cream and water in a bowl.

Add a little vegetable broth and baking powder

Mix thoroughly.

Grease a round or rectangular baking sheet (about 25x35cm).

Arrange 3 sheets of dough on the base

Spread some meat on top and top with 3-4 tablespoons of sauce.

Spread another sheet of dough on the meat and repeat the process with the meat and sauce until all the ingredients are used up.

To finish, spread 2 sheets of dough on top of everything and complete with the rest of the sauce.

Place the griddle in the oven (preheated to 190 °C) and let the burek bake for 30-35 minutes.

Let it cool

Cut it into slices as desired like a cake or into squares.

Serve.

Allergens

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Vegetable stock cube: check the composition for celery or other allergenic ingredients

Cream: presence of lactose and milk proteins

Paprika: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Pasta: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Yufka pastry: it is a Turkish phyllo pastry

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Meat: rich in selenium that supports the immune system. To reduce the presence of potassium, boil the meat in plenty of water which is then eliminated.

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Vegetable stock cube: provides minerals, especially sodium and potassium, useful for regulating heart function and water retention.

Rapeseed oil: rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids favorable to the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system

Sour cream or crème fraiche: rich in lactic ferments that regulate the intestinal flora and promote the functionality of the immune system. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of probiotics, vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Paprika: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system

Pasta: if produced with wholemeal flour, which provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting

Not to be administered to individuals suffering from:

• Mucositis – Lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)