Rakaek Jibne

Description
Cheese cigars

Ingredients

 * 8 sheets filo pastry
 * 12 oz white cheese, (alikawi altishiki) grated
 * ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
 * ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
 * 1 egg beaten with a dash of white pepper
 * 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions

 * 1) Soak white cheese in water for 1 night.
 * 2) Change water occasionally.
 * 3) Drain.
 * 4) Spread filo pastries.
 * 5) Cut in half.
 * 6) Place semi-circles over each other.
 * 7) Cut in half in order to get triangles.
 * 8) Filling: Mix all ingredients except the vegetable oil.
 * 9) Put some of the filling in center of the smooth side of filo pastries.
 * 10) Fold sides and roll neatly. Brush side with some flour dissolved in ¼ cup of water to seal.
 * 11) Fry in hot oil until golden.
 * 12) Serve hot with main dishes.