Gözleme is a very special dish from Turkish cuisine. It consists of a flat dough that is topped with various fillings and then baked. It can be filled with either sweet or savory fillings, making it a real treat for the palate. We have written down three hearty vegan / vegetarian fillings for you here.
What is Turkish Gozleme?
Gözleme is a typical Turkish flatbread that is very popular in Turkey. There are many different variations of gözleme, but the basic recipe is always the same: a thin dough made from wheat flour and water, covered with various fillings and then baked on a hot plate.
The pan bread, gözleme, is a typical Turkish dish that originally comes from the region of Anatolia. The dish is a popular meal in Turkey and is often eaten at street stalls or small cafes. Turkish Gozleme is an inexpensive and filling meal that is easy to prepare.
The Turkish flatbread is very tasty and easy to prepare and therefore it is no wonder that it is so popular in Turkey. If you haven’t tried Gozleme yet, you should definitely give it a try!
To make gozleme, you first need a dough. Making the dough is relatively easy and there are many different recipes. Once the dough is ready, you can roll it out and then top it with your desired fillings. The most common fillings are spinach and cheese, but you can also use other things like potatoes or onions.
When the fillings are spread on the dough, the flatbread is then folded up and baked in a pan or in the oven. Gözleme tastes best when served warm.
Variations on Turkish flatbread
Gozleme is one of the most popular Turkish foods and there are endless ways to prepare it. They can be made with a variety of fillings including spinach, cheese, potatoes, meat and even chocolate. There are many different types of gozleme, but each one is so delicious and tasty!
It is really easy to prepare and can be eaten as a main course or as a snack. They’re also a great option for vegetarians and vegans, as they can be made with a variety of plant-based fillings.
If you haven’t tried gözleme yet, you definitely should! You won’t regret it because it’s just incredibly delicious. Gözleme are perfect for a quick meal or a small snack in between.
Would you like to bake your own bread? Here are a few simple suggestions for delicious bread:
- simple wholemeal bread to bake yourself
- another juicy wholemeal bread
- vegan spelled rolls
- Bake Manakesh flatbread yourself
- Bake Iranian Naan
- more bread and roll recipes
Gözleme – the delicious Turkish flatbread
Equipment
Ingredients
Gozleme dough:
- 350 grams wheat flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 pinch of sugar
- 1½ tsp olive oil or other vegetable oil
- 200 ml water or milk
- flour for rolling
Cheese and Spinach Filling:
- 150 grams baby spinach
- 2 spring onions
- 200 grams vegan cheese* or feta
- ¼ tsp chilli flakes
Potato Filling:
- 150 grams potatoes
- 1 Onion
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- small bunch parsley
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- 4 leaves mint
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- Black pepper from the mill
- Salt
Onion Filling:
- 200 grams Onion
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- small bunch parsley
- ¼ tsp chilli flakes
- black pepper from the mill
- Salt
Instructions
To make dough:
- For the dough, simply knead the flour with a pinch of sugar, salt and olive oil in your food processor into a smooth dough. Add the water in small amounts and knead until the dough is no longer sticky.
- Cover and let rest for about 30 minutes.
- In the meantime prepare the filling. The dough is enough for about 8 gözleme. Likewise they quantities of the different fillings.
Spinach Cheese Filling:
- Wash the spinach, spin dry and roughly chop.
- Wash the spring onions and cut into fine rings.
- Roughly crumble or finely chop the vegan cheese.
- In a bowl, mix the spinach, spring onion, cheese and red chili flakes. Squeeze the spinach leaves well to soften them. set aside.
Potato Filling:
- Boil the potatoes until soft, peel and cut into small pieces.
- Peel the onions and cut into very thin strips.
- Rinse the parsley and mint and shake dry. Then finely chop.
- Fry the onions in a pan with a little oil. Add the diced potatoes and fry for a few minutes. Place the mixture in a bowl and stir in the chopped herbs, chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Put aside.
Onion Filling:
- Rinse the parsley and shake dry. Then finely chop.
- Peel the onions and cut into very thin strips.
- Fry the onions in a pan with a little oil. Place the fried onions in a bowl and mix in the chopped herbs, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Put aside.
Roll out Gözleme, fill and bake in the pan:
- Stretch out the dough a little, cut in half, then cut in half again and then cut in half again to make about 8 even pieces.
- Shape the dough into 8 balls and cover with a clean kitchen towel until ready to use.
- Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough balls as thin as possible on a floured work surface. Turn every now and then to create round flat cakes. Dust with a little flour from time to time.
- Cover half of the flatbread with your filling, fold over and press the edges together well. If necessary, moisten the edges with a little water beforehand.
- Bake the filled Gözleme in a coated pan without adding any fat for 2 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Brush with a little melted butter (or margarine), serve warm and enjoy.
Nutrition
Pin this recipe for Stuffed Turkish Gozleme on Pinterest to bake later
Gözleme is a traditional Turkish dish consisting of a flatbread with various fillings. The fillings can be sweet or savory and range from cheese and spinach to ground beef and potatoes, eggplant and tomatoes. Typically baked on a wood-fired oven, gozleme is a popular meal for both those living in Turkey and tourists visiting the country.
