Lavash rolls are relevant in the season of picnics and holidays. They boldly replace boring sandwiches. But the main plus is that they are quickly made. Step-by-step recipe with a photo. Video recipe.
Thin lavash is the basis for culinary experiments and the preparation of various dishes: from snacks to pies. Lavash rolls are not new. They are quickly made, and the numerous preparation options allow you to use a variety of fillings for the rolls. Such delicious dishes are suitable for any occasion: for a picnic, a festive dinner, a snack, takeaway. The easiest way to make a roll is with a salad. Moreover, any salad can be used, the main thing is that it has a viscosity and does not contain many juicy components that emit a lot of liquid.
Today we will make a pita roll with crab sticks, eggs, cheese and herbs. Cheese gives viscosity, eggs - richness, greens - freshness, crab sticks - taste. Lavash for the recipe needs thin. It is usually rectangular in shape. If you need to make a more accurate roll, then cut off the rounded edges with a knife. So that the pita leaf does not dry out, remains elastic, and the filling does not crumble, you need to grease it with mayonnaise, ketchup, sour cream or use different ready-made sauces. Crab sticks should be defrosted naturally without using the microwave to avoid spoiling their taste.
See also Cooking Eggs Stuffed with Crab Sticks.
- Calorie content per 100 g - 385 kcal.
- Servings - 1 roll
- Cooking time - 30 minutes, plus time for boiling eggs and soaking pita bread
Ingredients:
- Lavash - 1 pc.
- Eggs - 3 pcs.
- Greens - a small bunch
- Mayonnaise - for greasing lavash
- Crab sticks - 4-5 pcs.
- Processed cheese - 100 g
Step-by-step preparation of a pita roll with crab sticks, eggs, cheese and herbs, a recipe with a photo:
1. Unfold the lavash, lay it out on the table top and brush with mayonnaise. If the pita bread is a little dry, sprinkle it with water.
2. Wash the greens, dry them, chop them into small pieces and put them on pita bread. This recipe uses frozen greens. It must be slightly defrosted so that you can sprinkle the pita bread.
3. Peel the crab sticks from the packaging film, cut into small cubes or grate on a coarse grater and scatter over the pita bread.
4. Pre-boil the eggs to a cool consistency, cool well, peel, cut into cubes like sticks. Grate the melted cheese on a coarse grater. If it does not rub well, then soak it in the freezer for 15 minutes. Spread the eggs and cheese over the pita bread.
5. Carefully bend the near edge inward along its entire length and roll the pita bread into a roll.
6. Wrap it in plastic wrap and leave it in the refrigerator for a few hours to soak. If there is no time, you can immediately cut it with a sharp knife, but there is a possibility that a pita roll with crab sticks, eggs, cheese and herbs will corrode.
Useful Tips
- If you are preparing a roll for the road, make a few small pieces to make it easier to transport, because they do not need to be sliced.
- If you're making a diet roll, skip mayonnaise in favor of sour cream or yogurt.
- Add mustard, garlic and spices to add a savory flavor to the snack.
- If you plan to keep the roll in the refrigerator for a long time, then do not remove the cling film. It will save the pita bread from drying out, and the roll will not absorb extraneous odors. See also a video recipe on how to make a pita roll with crab sticks.
