Lavash Pie in a Skillet
Description
The recipe won’t take much time. If desired, you can add chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, dill, green onions, etc., to the cheese or cottage‑cheese filling. The pie is served warm so that the cheese stretches when tasted. You can prepare this dish in literally 15 minutes for breakfast or a snack. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Cottage cheese can be of any fat content, the type of cheese does not matter either: soft or hard.
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Step 2
Grease the pan with vegetable or butter, pour water onto the bottom so the pie won’t burn. Cut circles from the lavash to match the diameter of the dish. Do not discard the scraps; place them in the middle of the pie. Place the first lavash circle onto the pan.
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Step 3
Grate the hard cheese using a fine-grated grater and sprinkle it over the first layer.
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Step 4
Cover with the second layer, then sprinkle more cheese. Spread the third layer with cottage cheese of any fat content and season it with salt.
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Step 5
Cover the cottage cheese with pieces of lavash, then sprinkle cheese again. Repeat the layers until they run out, but remember that the final layer should be with cheese so the pie turns out colorful and appetizing in appearance.
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Step 6
Cover the skillet with a lid and place it on the stove, using low heat. Simmer the pie until the cheese melts and the characteristic delicious aroma of toasted pastry develops. About 6–10 minutes.
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Step 7
Turn off the heat and remove the lid from the pan.
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Step 8
Place the pie on a plate and let it cool slightly.
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Step 9
Slice into portions and serve at the table with tea or coffee.