Armenian lavash is one of the types of bread, which is a flat, big cake of a pale shade. It has an unleavened taste, which allows it to be used as a breadbread for most dishes.
Thus, Armenian rolls are made into rolls with various meat, fish or vegetable fillings, chips, casseroles, lasagne, cakes, strudels and other pastries.
Such recipes can be indispensable for a summer picnic, the arrival of guests, a festive table or a quick snack at work. The main thing is to be able to cook dishes from Armenian lavash at home. This will allow you to vary the ingredients used depending on your own preferences, as well as ensure the safety of the use of dishes.
Preparing the filling for pita is not difficult, and the process itself takes no more than half an hour. You only need to know the necessary ingredients, as well as be able to properly wrap the pita in a strong tube.
Tasty toppings for pita bread: recipes
Since this kind of bread harmonizes remarkably with different kinds of fillings, practically every country has its own national dish of pita bread. For example, in Armenia it is common to make shawarma or shaverma on the basis of lavash, and in Mexico - a piquant burrito. The process of cooking these dishes is the same, and only the fillings used are varied.
Recipe 1: Stuffing for pita "Shawarma"
Shawarma or shawarma is one of the most popular types of snacks for young people in Russia, despite the fact that the eastern countries are the birthplace of this dish. The stuffing is prepared for shawarma on the basis of such ingredients as cheese, vegetables, greens and meat, after which it is wrapped in Armenian lavash.
For the preparation of the filling for shawarma will need:
- chicken fillet - 350 g;
- white cabbage leaves - 175 g;
- gherkins - 10 pcs .;
- fresh tomato - 1 pc .;
- Korean carrot - 175 g;
- hard cheese - 225 g;
- parsley - 10 g;
- dill - 10 g;
- garlic - ½ head;
- mayonnaise - 5 tbsp.
- sour cream - 3 tbsp .;
- ground red pepper;
- seasoning for chicken;
- salt;
- olive oil.
Cooking time - 45 minutes.
Calories 100 g - 190 kcal.
It is recommended to start cooking with the preparation of chicken fillet. It should be properly washed with water, let dry, laid out on a paper towel, rid of the film of fat. Then salt and season the fillet pieces and coat with olive oil, leave in that position for a quarter of an hour.
In the meantime, it is possible to make a sauce for the crap. It is necessary to clean and wash the garlic and greens, chop them with a knife. Mix well the sour cream, mayonnaise, finely chopped greens and garlic, and leave for a while.
The next stage is the preparation of vegetables. White cabbage leaves should be washed and finely shredded. Gherkins should also be cut lengthwise into flat pieces. Wash tomatoes and chop them preferably at the very end, as they quickly lose their shape.
When the chicken is marinated properly, it can be cut lengthwise into several pieces and begin to fry. It is necessary to fry on a small amount of olive oil until the meat is completely cooked and the formation of a light blush.
It remains to cut the cheese on a fine grater, cut the tomatoes. And the filling for pita will be ready. Spread it on bread should be in the following order: sauce, chicken, gherkins, slices of tomatoes, Korean carrots, again sauce and cheese. Wrap in a thick pipe and fry easily in a corrugated pan.
Recipe 2: Stuffing for pita "Burrito"
Burrito is another pita-based dish that is the most popular and national snack in sunny Mexico. Various ingredients are used for the filling, any type of meat, vegetables, cheese and legumes can be found among them. As a rule, the real burrito stands out due to its savory taste and aroma.
To make this pita bread filling, you will need the following ingredients:
- rice mix Aquatika Color Mix - 200 g;
- chicken fillet - 300 g;
- lentils - 170 g;
- sour cream - 115 ml;
- dill - 3 branches;
- parsley - 3 branches with umbrellas;
- garlic - ½ head;
- Iceberg lettuce - 1 pack;
- hard cheese - 150 g
Cooking time - 1.5 hours.
Caloric content of 100 g - 250 g
First you need to cook the rice mixture according to the instructions on the back of the package. To do this, put the rice in a pan filled with water. Water should be two and a half times more than rice. Wait for the boil, reduce the heat to low and leave to boil for another half an hour. At the end of cooking rice must absorb all the liquid.
Chicken fillet should be thoroughly washed with water, dried using a paper towel, and remove the translucent fatty film with a knife. Finely chop the meat and fry on all sides until a light blush appears.
Lentils can be cooked without soaking it in water before. It is only necessary to place it in 500 ml of water and keep it up to full preparation, as a rule, it takes half an hour. Salt lentils preferably at the end of cooking.
Parsley, dill and leaf lettuce should be washed, the last to break into pieces, and grate the cheese using a fine grater.
To prepare the sauce, you need to mix together components such as pre-peeled and chopped garlic cloves, salt, sour cream, chopped parsley and dill.
So, the filling for pita bread "Burrito" is ready, you just need to grease the cake with sauce, put lettuce leaves, chicken fillet, lentils and rice, put the sauce again. Then twist the pita bread into a thick roll.
Recipe 3: Stuffing for Caesar Pita
This filling for Armenian lavash is derived from the eponymous Greek salad, which in recent years has gained popularity in many countries. Its main advantage is the low number of calories, which is achieved by using fresh vegetables, chicken fillet and cream cheese in the recipe.
To make the filling for the famous "Caesar Rolla" from Armenian lavash, you should prepare the following ingredients:
- chicken fillet - 600 g;
- hard Parmesan cheese - 125 g;
- cherry tomatoes - 5 pcs;
- Iceberg lettuce - 4 leaves;
- eggs - 2 pieces;
- white croutons - 1 handful;
- spices to taste.
- garlic - ½ head;
- olive oil - 3 tbsp .;
- lemon juice - 1.5 tbsp .;
- Dijon mustard - 1 tbsp.
- Worcestershire sauce - 1 tsp.
Cooking time - 40 minutes.
Calorie 1 roll - 600 kcal.
First you should break the eggs, dividing the whites and yolks among themselves. In the process of cooking will require only the yolks.
It is important to defrost chicken fillet, if it was previously in the freezer, rinse thoroughly with water and cut off the white film of fats with a sharp knife. Then dry thoroughly using a paper towel and cut lengthwise into small flat slices.
If desired, add salt and spices, and send to a pre-heated pan.
It is necessary to fry a chicken until it is ready, but you should not fry it until a dense golden crust.
The color of the fillet at the end of cooking should be light with small ruddy areas.
While the chicken meat is cooling, you can do the sauce, which later will have to be lubricated with Armenian lavash. To make it, you need to mix egg yolks, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pre-peeled and finely chopped garlic cloves. Stir all the listed components until a uniform consistency is formed and proceed to the next step.
Iceberg lettuce and cherry tomatoes are thoroughly rinsed with water to rid the vegetables of the stalk. Cut tomatoes into halves or quarters. Lettuce leaves should be torn into large pieces. Cheese thinly chopped.
So, the preparation of the filling for Armenian lavash is completed. It remains only to cut the bread into portions, smear with sauce and put the components in the following order: lettuce leaves, chicken fillet, slices of cheese, slices of cherry tomatoes. Fold the pita bread into a thick pipe and serve for the festive table or lunch in nature.
Tasty stuffing for pita bread rolls: recipes
Rolls can often be seen on the holiday table, which is not surprising: they can be whipped up, and the variety of fillings makes this dish truly special. The fillings can include meat of any kind, fish, legumes, vegetables, and even fruit.
Recipe 1: Stuffing for crab roll
The filling for pita bread on the basis of crab sticks is one of the most popular on the Russian holiday table. Crab rolls are very simple to prepare, and the process itself takes no more than half an hour.
This recipe will require the following components:
- crab sticks - 225 g;
- green onion - 1 bunch;
- dill - 3 branches;
- chicken eggs - 2 pcs .;
- Processed cheese - 175 g;
- mayonnaise - 75 g;
- salt.
Cooking time - 25 minutes.
Caloric content of 100 g - 205 kcal.
First you need to cook chicken eggs. Then let them cool, peel off the shell, grate, using a large grater. In the same way you need to chop the cheese.
Crab sticks should be defrosted if they were previously in the freezer. Then drain the excess liquid and cut the sticks into small pieces, preferably in the form of cubes.
Wash the dill and chop. Mix with mayonnaise all the ingredients, namely, grated eggs, cheese, cubes of crab sticks and greens. So, the crab filling for pita is ready.
To prepare the roll, all that remains is to put the platter on the crumble, roll it into a straw and cut it across into portions. Before serving, it is better to leave the rolls soak in the sauce.
Recipe 2: Stuffing for fish roll
For fish rolls, you can use any kind of fish, but preferably, low-fat varieties. This will make the recipe not only tasty, but also healthy.
To make the salmon roll filling, you will need:
- salmon fillet - 175 g;
- dill - 3 branches;
- parsley - 3 branches with umbrellas;
- processed cheese - 175 g
Cooking time - 20 minutes.
Caloric content of 100 g - 350 kcal.
First you need to properly wash the parsley and dill, dry it using a paper towel. Then how to grind with a knife. Melted cheese must be softened and mixed well with chopped greens.
Salmon fillets should be rinsed with cool water, and then cooked by frying on both sides in a skillet. Once the finished fish has cooled, you can cut it into thin slices.
Thus, the preparation of the main components of the filling for the fish roll is completed. You should spread the pita bread with soft cheese with greens, then put the salmon slices, and wrap the bread in a roll. Before serving, it is best to leave it in the fridge for half an hour, then it should be soaked.
Recipe 3: Stuffing for Mushroom Roll
Mushroom filling for rolls of pita can consist of any mushrooms, and the most popular are mushrooms. It can also be supplemented with cheese, legumes, potatoes and other vegetables.
For its preparation will need:
- champignons - 1 kg;
- bow - 1 head;
- olive oil;
- salt;
- a mixture of peppers;
- hard cheese - 175 g
Cooking time - 25 minutes.
Caloric content of 100 g - 350 kcal.
Start cooking with the preparation of mushrooms. It is necessary to gently wash them with cool water, trying not to damage the mushroom shape. If their legs are too dirty, it is better to cut them. After that, you can cut the mushrooms into small cubes and start frying in a little oil.
While the mushrooms are preparing, you can do onions. It must be cleaned, rinsed and cut in the same way as champignons. Then you can add chopped onion in the pan to the mushrooms.
In the meantime, it is necessary to proceed to the next step - cutting cheese. It does not matter how the cheese will be cut, because during the preparation of the rolls it will have time to melt. So if you want, you can even use a spreader.
Readiness fried champignon can be seen on the pronounced aroma and color. At the end of the preparation, you should slightly season it and / or salt it, add grated or sliced cheese. Leave on fire for another couple of minutes until the cheese is completely melted, as soon as this happens, you can remove the pan from the stove.
After the mushroom filling has cooled, you just have to put it on the pita bread, and wrap it in a roll. Serve the dish should be in portioned form.
Conclusion
Stuffings for pita is a great opportunity to experiment again and again:
- They can consist of anything, namely fish, meat, vegetables, fruits, legumes, various sauces, etc .;
- Cooking time often does not exceed an hour;
- Ingredients can be arranged according to your own preferences, even lavash diets can be made;
- These snacks are suitable for any feast, an evening with friends, school or working lunch and a picnic in the fresh air.
Bon appetit and good mood!
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