Kourkoubinia (Little Phylo Rolls) Recipe

Name: Kourkoubinia (Little Phylo Rolls)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Syrup; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup prepared vanilla tea; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; For the Kourkoubinia; 6 phylo sheets; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup water; 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

1
In a medium pot put all ingredients except the vanilla extract and bring to boil.
2
Let it boil for 5 minutes and then turn off the fire.
3
Pour the vanilla extract.
4
Remove the cinnamon stick and start throwing the kourkoubinia in batches, letting them 1 minute per batch.
5
Remove and let them cool for couple of minutes.
6
You can eat them like this or sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon.
7
Take one phyllo sheet. The short side should be close to you.
8
Brush with oil. Not very much.
9
Brush a strip of water at the very end of the short side of the phyllo that is further from you.
10
Put the second sheet on top.
11
Again brush with oil.
12
Again brush a strip of water at the very end of the short side of the phyllo that is further from you.
13
Take the side that is close to you and fold so as its edge to go couple of inches before the water strip.
14
Then start to roll the kourkoubinia.
15
Do the same with the rest of the sheets.
16
In the end you will have 3 logs.
17
Cut them in pieces two thumbs long.
18
Put them in the fridge for 30 minutes.
19
Put the two cups of oil in high heat.
20
Take them out of the fridge and fry them in batches until they are golden brown.
21
Remove and drain from the excessive oil.
22
Let them cool.

1719

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Syrup, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 cup prepared vanilla tea, 1 cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Kourkoubinia (Little Phylo Rolls) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kourkoubinia (Little Phylo Rolls)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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