Description
Boureki is a traditional dish from Crete known for its rich and comforting flavors It features layers of tender vegetables and creamy cheese baked to golden perfection This recipe highlights the island’s simple yet delicious culinary style making it a perfect choice for a hearty and satisfying meal
Ingredients
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (170°C).
In a large bowl, combine the sliced zucchini, peeled and thinly sliced potatoes, and chopped onion.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of flour, salt, and pepper to taste, keeping in mind that the cheese will add saltiness, so use salt sparingly.
Add the crumbled ricotta cheese, grated mizithra or Parmesan cheese, minced fresh mint, minced garlic, and olive oil.
Grease a 13 x 9-inch Pyrex baking dish with olive oil.
Pour the mixture into the dish and press down gently with the palms of your hands to compact it slightly.
Carefully pour 1/4 cup of water over the top of the mixture.
Bake for about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
If the dish appears too dry during baking, you can add up to an additional 1/4 cup of water.
Allow the dish to cool for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (170°C)
In a large bowl combine the sliced zucchini peeled and thinly sliced potatoes and chopped onion
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of flour salt and pepper to taste keeping in mind that the cheese will add saltiness so use salt sparingly
Add the crumbled ricotta cheese grated mizithra or Parmesan cheese minced fresh mint minced garlic and olive oil
Toss everything together until the slices are well coated
Grease a 13 x 9-inch Pyrex baking dish with olive oil
Pour the mixture into the dish and press down gently with the palms of your hands to compact it slightly
Carefully pour 1/4 cup of water over the top of the mixture
Bake for about 1 hour and 20 minutes
If the dish appears too dry during baking you can add up to an additional 1/4 cup of water but be cautious as the zucchini and potatoes will also release moisture while baking
Allow the dish to cool for 15 minutes before cutting and serving
Notes
Avoid overfilling the pastry to prevent tearing
Chill the filling before assembling for easier handling
Use a sharp knife when cutting to keep edges neat
Bake until golden brown for best texture
Let it rest before serving to enhance flavors
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 80