Pita Dough Ingredients:
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 packet dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- Warm water
- A few drops of olive oil for cooking each pita
Instructions:
- Sift the flour into a bowl, create a well in the center, and add the yeast, salt, vinegar, and sugar.
- Gradually add warm water, kneading until you achieve a soft dough.
- Cover with a towel and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into 4 or 5 pieces, depending on the size of pitas desired.
- Flatten each piece into a pita shape using your hands or a rolling pin. Drizzle a few drops of olive oil onto each pita.
- Cook each pita in a nonstick pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Keep the pitas warm and flexible until ready to wrap.
Ingredients for 4 Souvlaki Wraps:
- 500g cleaned calamari, cut into rings
- 4 potatoes
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 1 onion, sliced
- Salt
- 200g flour for dredging calamari
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions:
For the Calamari:
- Clean the calamari, cut into rings, and rinse. Place in a strainer, season with salt, mix well, and let them drain.
- In a deep pan, heat the olive oil over high heat.
- In a bowl, mix the flour with a little salt.
- Dredge the calamari rings in the flour, ensuring they are well coated.
- When the oil is hot, fry the calamari in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
For the Potatoes:
- Peel and wash the potatoes, then cut them into thick sticks.
- In a pan, heat oil over high heat.
- Fry the potatoes until golden brown, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
To Assemble:
- Place the warm pitas on the counter.
- Add the fried potatoes, calamari, onion slices, and cherry tomatoes onto each pita.
- Gather the edges of the pita, fold them over, and roll up the souvlaki wrap.
This calamari souvlaki wrap combines the light, crispy texture of fried calamari with the warmth of freshly made pita. Perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal, it’s a true delight of flavors and textures, bringing the Mediterranean right to your plate! Enjoy! 🌊
