Chushki Burek (Roasted Peppers Stuffed with Cheese) — Jewish Food Society

Chushki Burek (Roasted Peppers Stuffed with Cheese) — Jewish Food Society

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Photographer: Noah Fecks.

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Ingredients

  • 12 to 16 small sweet red peppers
  • 1 cup (about 4 ounces) crumbled sheep's-milk cheese packed in brine, such as Bulgarian cheese or feta (Valbreso is a good choice)
  • ⅓ cup farmer’s cheese or cream cheese
  • ½ cup kashkaval or kasseri cheese (use the small holes of a box grater)
  • 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • Pinch each of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • About 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • Canola oil for shallow-frying
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 garlic clove

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