Traditional Mersin Sikma

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tsp salt
• 200g curd cheese
• 1 bunch parsley
• 1 onion
• 1 tbsp pepper paste
• 0.5 cup olive oil

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

Method

1. 1

   Knead flour, water, and salt into a smooth dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   For the filling, sauté finely chopped onions in olive oil, add pepper paste and curd cheese.

3. 3

   Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into thin sheets.

4. 4

   Cook the sheets on a hot griddle or non-stick pan on both sides.

5. 5

   Spread the cheese mixture over the cooked dough and roll it up tightly.

6. 6

   Serve warm.

Note. Keep the cooked dough sheets between a clean cloth to prevent them from drying out.