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Homemade Adana Sıkması (Cheese Wrap)

A traditional Adana pastry made by filling thin dough with a delicious curd cheese and onion mixture, cooked on a griddle.

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Time
50 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Level
Moderate
Heat
Gentle heat
Region
trk
Homemade Adana Sıkması (Cheese Wrap)
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Servings4
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 300 grams curd cheese (or lor)
  • 2 onions
  • Half bunch parsley
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 50 grams butter (for brushing)Instead: olive oil

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Knead flour, water and salt in a bowl until you get a smooth and soft dough.

  2. 2

    Divide dough into walnut-sized pieces, cover with a damp cloth and rest for 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    For the filling, sauté finely chopped onions in olive oil, then mix in cheese, spices and chopped parsley.

  4. 4

    Roll out each piece of dough on a floured surface to dessert plate size.

  5. 5

    Cook the rolled dough lightly on both sides in a hot griddle or non-stick pan.

  6. 6

    Place the filling on one half of the hot dough and roll it up tightly.

  7. 7

    Brush with melted butter and serve hot.

Note. Be careful not to dry out the dough too much while cooking, otherwise it might crack when rolling.

Questions

Can Adana sıkması be frozen?

You can freeze them before cooking, then thaw and cook fresh in a pan.

What cheese can be used instead of curd?

You can also use cottage cheese or crumbled feta cheese for great flavor.

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