Ispanak

Description
This is the spinach Filling often found in those Turkish savoury pastries known as borekler.

Ingredients

 * 750g fresh spinach or 1 (250 g) package frozen spinach, chopped
 * 1 Onion, finely chopped
 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
 * 1/2 cup feta Cheese, crumbled (beyaz peynir)
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * 1/4 cup Parsley, finely chopped
 * salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Clean the fresh spinach well removing damaged or discolour bits.
 * 2) Chop coarsely. Place fresh spinach in a large pan, cover and put over medium heat for 7–8 minutes.
 * 3) Cook only until wilted.
 * 4) Place fresh wilted or defrosted frozen spinach in a sieve and press with the back of a spoon to extract moisture.
 * 5) Transfer to a bowl.
 * 6) Gently fry the Onion in the oil until transparent and add this to the spinach with Cheese, egg and Parsley. Combine ingredients thoroughly, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.