Ingredients
For the cigar wraps
300 gr water
200 gr flour
10 gr salt
For the filling
400 gr pastrami, diced
3 tbsp sauerkraut, chopped
3 tbsp swiss, finely shredded
For frying
1 - 2 liters neutral oil
For serving
Mustard
Directions
Step 1
Starting with the filo sheets- In a bowl add the water, salt, and flour and mix well until you get a consistency of a very diluted tahini/pancake batter. Cover with a towel and let it sit for 30 min.
300 gr water
200 gr flour
10 gr salt
Step 2
In the meantime, mix the pastrami, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese together in a bowl until well combined.
500 gr pastrami, diced
3 tbsp sauerkraut, chopped
3 tbsp swiss, finely shredded
Step 3
Heat up a pan on medium heat for about 3-4 min. Brush the pan with the batter, 5 layers to be exact.
Step 4
After the top of the filo sheet gets dry, use a spatula to remove it from the pan. Place on a plate and layer all the filo sheets on top of each other until you finish all the batter.
Step 5
Shaping the cigars, place a sheet of filo on your cutting board. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling into the center, shaping it into a long line. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll tightly into a cigar shape. To seal, lightly wet the edge before completing the roll, and place the finished cigar seam-side down.
Step 6
In a medium sized pot, add oil for frying and heat up. Fry the cigars, 2-3 at a time, for 3 min. Take them out of the oil and repeat with the rest of the cigars. Before serving, fry them again (second time) until dark golden!
1 - 2 liters neutral oil
Step 7
Eat with mustard.
Mustard
Step 8
YASSS!
