Ingredients for the Pita Dough
- 1/2 kg all-purpose flour
- 1/2 packet 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 Pita Dough
- Sift the flour into a bowl and make a well in the center. Add the yeast, salt, vinegar, and sugar.
- Gradually add lukewarm water while kneading until you achieve a soft dough that doesn’t stick to your hands.
- Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into 4–5 portions depending on the desired pita size.
- Roll out the dough using your hands or a rolling pin, drizzle with olive oil, and cook in a non-stick pan for 3–4 minutes on each side.
- Keep the pitas warm until ready to serve to maintain their softness.
Ingredients for the Pork Filling
- 500 g pork, cut into small pieces
- 100 g wine
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Ingredients for the Potatoes
- 5 medium potatoes
- Olive oil for frying
Ingredients for the Wrap
- 1 potato per wrap
- 3–4 slices of tomato per wrap
- 2 small lettuce leaves per wrap
- 2–3 slices of onion per wrap
- 1 red pepper, sliced into rings
- 1 tbsp yogurt or tzatziki per wrap
- Salt
- Sweet paprika
Instructions
For the Pork
- Rinse the pork well, pat it dry, and cut it into small pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the pork until it changes color.
- Add the wine and salt, then reduce the heat.
- Cook for 15–20 minutes until the pork is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Just before turning off the heat, add oregano and pepper, stir, and remove from the stove.
For the Potatoes
- Peel and wash the potatoes. Cut them into rectangular pieces for frying.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan and fry the potatoes until they are golden brown.
Assembly
- Lay the pitas on a clean surface.
- On each pita, layer the fried potatoes, pork, red pepper slices, tomato slices, onion, lettuce, and yogurt or tzatziki.
- Sprinkle with sweet paprika and add salt to taste.
- Fold the pita by bringing the edges together on one side and rolling it into a neat wrap.
A Warm Embrace of Greek Comfort
This Pork Souvlaki Wrap is a hearty, flavorful journey through Greece’s culinary tradition. The tender pork, crispy golden potatoes, and fresh veggies wrapped in a soft pita bring a perfect harmony of textures and tastes. It’s a dish to share, savor, and remember!
