Lebanese Crispy Cheese Rolls (Rakakat) with Mozzarella, Feta & Parsley

Ingredients

• 0.5 small bunch Italian flat-leaf parsley (Leaves only; stems discarded, leaves minced.)
• 8 oz Mozzarella cheese (1 block; coarsely grated.)
• 8 oz Feta cheese (Half of an 8-ounce block; finely crumbled.)
• 2 tbsp Egg roll wrappers (7-inch wrappers.)
• 2 spritz Olive oil cooking spray (For coating the rolls.)
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Note that the traditional cheese for this recipe is Akawi, a salty white cheese that melts. The mozzarella-and-feta combination may be replaced with 12 ounces of Akashi cheese if available, as stated in the source.

2. 2

   Coarsely grate the mozzarella and place it in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   Using your hands, finely crumble the feta into the bowl with the mozzarella.

4. 4

   Wash and dry the parsley. Shave the leaves from the stems, discard the stems, and mince the leaves.

5. 5

   Add the minced parsley and black pepper to the cheeses. Stir to combine the filling, then set it aside.

6. 6

   Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper.

7. 7

   Working one wrapper at a time, place an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface with one corner pointing up, forming a diamond shape.

8. 8

   Place 2 tablespoons of filling across the lower third of the wrapper.

9. 9

   Fold the bottom point up and over the filling, fold in the side points, and carefully roll the wrapper toward the top point. Seal the top point with wet fingers.

10. 10

    Transfer each finished roll to the parchment-lined baking sheet with the seam side down, spacing the rolls at least 1/2 inch apart.

11. 11

    Place the rolls in the freezer to set for 30 minutes.

12. 12

    When the rolls have 10 minutes remaining in the freezer, preheat the oven to 425°F.

13. 13

    Remove the rolls from the freezer and coat them with a thin layer of olive oil cooking spray.

14. 14

    Bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping the rolls halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the oven.

15. 15

    Transfer the baked rolls to a serving platter and enjoy.

Notes

The structured recipe states that the mozzarella-and-feta filling can be replaced with 12 oz Akashi cheese; the introductory note refers to the traditional cheese as Akawi. The source does not provide storage or reheating instructions.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• Middle Eastern
• baked
• crispy
• vegetarian
• cheese
• party food