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crispy lebanese rakakat served on a plate

Crispy Cheese Rolls (Lebanese Rakakat)

Crispy cheese rolls, or Lebanese rakakat, made with mozzarella and feta. A cheesy, crunchy appetizer that’s easy to make and simple to customize.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 36 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 9 Bricks Pastry sheets (Cut into ¼)
  • 250 g Mozzarella
  • 250 g Feta cheese (½ regular ½ cream feta)
  • ¼ Cup Chopped Parsley
  • 3 Tbsp Flour
  • 3 Tbsp Water
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Chop the parsley, grate the mozzarella, and crumble the feta. Mix everything in a bowl. In a small separate bowl, Mix 3 tbsp flour with 3 tbsp water to make a paste.
    making lebanese cheese rakakat by mixing all the cheeses together
  • If using round dough (like phyllo), cut it into triangles like a pizza. If using rectangular sheets, cut into squares. Place some filling at the bottom centre, brush the edges with the paste you made, then roll and seal.
    rolling crispy cheese rolls in phylo dough
  • Arrange the rolls on a tray, layering with cling film so they don’t stick. Freeze for at least 2 hours.
    layering cheese rakakat on a tray to freeze
  • Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Fry about 4 rolls at a time for 2 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Remove onto a paper towel to drain. Serve hot.
    frying lebanese cheese rakakat in oil

Notes

  • Nutrition info is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and portions. For the most accurate details, consider using a nutrition tool or checking our full Nutrition Information Disclaimer.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3.5gFat: 6g
Keyword crispy cheese rolls, Lebanese appetizers, lebanese cheese rakakat, Lebanese Rakakat
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