Lavash Envelopes with Meat and Cheese
Description
Perfect for the table and with drinks. Every home cook should have such a quick and simple recipe in their arsenal—it will definitely add variety to your everyday menu. The envelopes can be served as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to other dishes. The meat filling with added cheese and onion turns out very juicy and aromatic. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare thin lavash and the necessary ingredients for the filling. Grind the meat through a meat grinder in advance to obtain uniform ground meat.
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Step 2
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater and add it to the minced meat.
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Step 3
Peel the onion and finely chop it with a knife or blend it into a purée. Rinse the herbs and chop them finely. Add the onion and herbs to the ground meat and cheese.
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Step 4
Sprinkle the mixture with salt and ground pepper and mix thoroughly.
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Step 5
Cut the thin lavash sheet into equal strips about 10 by 25 cm in size. Place the strips in pairs, one on top of the other, in a cross shape. Place several tablespoons of filling in the center and press it down.
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Step 6
Fold the bottom strip toward the center, covering the filling. Cover the top with the side strips. You should end up with a square envelope with the filling inside.
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Step 7
Do the same with the remaining strips and the lavash with filling.
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Step 8
In a deep bowl, beat an egg, lightly sprinkle with salt, and break it up with a fork. Dip the envelopes into the egg mixture one at a time, then turn them over to the other side. Lift the envelopes up so any excess egg mixture can drain off.
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Step 9
At the same time, heat a skillet with a small amount of oil. Place the prepared pieces in the oil. Fry them over medium-low heat, covered with a lid, until the meat filling is cooked through. The envelopes should develop a golden crust on top.
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Step 10
Serve the envelopes warm.
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Step 11
Serve immediately or slightly chilled.