Albanian street food

Lakror Recipe

A Versatile Albanian Pastry

Lakror recipe albanian street food

Lakror is a traditional Albanian pastry made with thin layers of phyllo dough and filled with a variety of savoury ingredients. It’s a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Yields:  8-10 servings  Prep time:  30 minutes  Baking time:  30-35 minutes

Ingredients


For the pastry:

  • 1 package (17.3 ounces/490 grams) phyllo dough, thawed
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) melted butter


For the filling:

  • 1 pound (500 grams) spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (125 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped onions
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method


  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, onions, egg, dill, salt, and pepper.

  3. Assemble the lakror: Lay a sheet of phyllo dough in a greased baking dish. Brush with melted butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets, creating a base layer.

  4. Add the filling: Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.

  5. Cover with phyllo: Lay another sheet of phyllo dough over the filling, brushing with melted butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets.

  6. Cut into desired shapes: Cut the layered pastry into desired shapes, such as triangles or squares.

  7. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.

  8. Let cool and serve: Let cool slightly before serving.

Note: You can customize the filling by using different ingredients, such as ground meat, vegetables, or cheese.

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