Ingredients for the Pita Bread Dough
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 packet dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- Lukewarm water
- A few drops of olive oil for cooking each pita
Instructions for the Dough
- Sift the flour into a bowl, make a well in the center, and add the yeast, salt, vinegar, and sugar.
- Gradually add the lukewarm water while kneading until the dough becomes soft and doesn’t stick to your hands.
- Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into 4-5 pieces depending on the desired size of the pita breads.
- Roll out each piece using your hands or a rolling pin. Drizzle a few drops of olive oil on each pita.
- Cook the pitas in a non-stick pan for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Keep the pitas warm to maintain their flexibility for wrapping.
Ingredients for the Filling
- 4 medium-sized mushrooms per souvlaki
- 1 medium potato per souvlaki
- 4 slices of tomato per souvlaki
- 2-3 slices of raw onion per souvlaki
- Salt
- 2-3 arugula leaves per souvlaki
- 1 tbsp yogurt or tzatziki per souvlaki
- Olive oil for frying
- Parchment paper for wrapping
Instructions
For the Potatoes:
- Peel and wash the potatoes, then cut them into slices for frying.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the potatoes until golden brown.
For the Mushrooms:
- Clean the mushrooms using a brush and slice them.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the mushrooms for 3-4 minutes.
For Assembly and Wrapping:
- Cut rectangular pieces of parchment paper, placing one pita bread on each.
- Layer the fried potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, onion slices, tomato slices, arugula leaves, and yogurt or tzatziki onto each pita.
- Add a pinch of salt.
- Gather the edges of the pita from one side and carefully wrap the parchment paper around it to secure the filling.
This mushroom souvlaki is a delicious vegetarian twist on a Greek classic. The earthy mushrooms paired with crispy potatoes, fresh veggies, and creamy yogurt create a flavorful and hearty meal. Perfect for a light dinner or a picnic treat, it brings a taste of Greece to your plate. Enjoy every bite!
