Turkish Pasties

In Turkey, you can find all sorts of ‘borek’ which are like tiny pasties made with crisp, paper-thin filo pastry. Some are filled with white cheese, some with meat, some with spinach. They are usually eaten as a snack or as an appetiser before a meal. These spiced leek and potato pasties are a little more substantial and can be eaten for lunch with a salad, or taken on a picnic, wrapped up to keep them warm. The pastry is a Turkish one made with yogurt and melted butter, quite a different t