Depending on where and when you want to enjoy them, Bourekas can be served on their own as snacks or as appetizers with complementing dishes to create a delectable breakfast, lunch, or supper.
What makes Bourekas so popular and well-liked beyond their yummy taste is that they are so versatile—perfect for any hour of the day and for all occasions! At a cocktail party, dinner party, off-site meeting, or any special gathering, an assortment of Bourekas can be beautifully spread on trays and passed around to guests, much the same way appetizers get served. You can even elevate the experience by pairing them with icy lemon-arak cocktails.
As a mezze, these delicious pockets of delish fillings go great with hard-boiled eggs, olives, tomatoes, and onions (seasoned in olive oil, salt and pepper), or grilled chili peppers. To offer more variety—especially when guests are coming over—add black caviar, pickles, radishes, tahini sauce, eggplant salad, or yogurt to create an easy yet dazzling spread sure to impress everyone.
For lunch and supper, Bourekas go well with salads including Middle Eastern, lettuce-based, lentil, or bean salads. You can also enjoy a Boureka with soup for a hearty meal full of robust flavors. For example, have a mushroom Boureka with tomato soup, a potato Boureka with leek soup, a cheese Boureka with broccoli or any type of soup.