Pita Bread Dough
Ingredients:
- 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 a soft dough forms 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 pieces depending on your preferred pita size.
- Flatten each piece using your hands or a rolling pin and drizzle a few drops of olive oil on each.
- Cook the pitas in a non-stick pan for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Keep the pitas warm to maintain their elasticity until ready to fold.
Kebab Ingredients
- 500 g ground lamb
- 1 red bell pepper, finely blended
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 30 g olive oil
- Sweet paprika
- Black pepper
- Salt
- 20 g water
Instructions for the Kebab:
- Place all the ingredients in a bowl and begin kneading.
- Gradually add the water as you knead.
- Knead for an additional 15 minutes until the meat mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Remove the mixture from the fridge, knead lightly, and shape into kebabs of your desired size.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat without adding oil and cook the kebabs for 4-5 minutes on each side.
Fries Ingredients
- 5-6 medium potatoes
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions for the Fries:
- Peel and wash the potatoes, then cut them into rectangular strips.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the potatoes until golden brown.
- Remove the fries and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Filling and Assembly
Ingredients:
- 1 fried potato per souvlaki
- 4-5 slices of tomato per souvlaki
- 2-3 slices of onion per souvlaki
- 3-4 arugula leaves
- 1 red pepper, sliced into rings
- 1 tbsp yogurt or tzatziki
- Salt
- Sweet paprika
- Parchment paper for wrapping
Assembly Instructions:
- Cut parchment paper into rectangular pieces.
- Place a pita bread on each piece of parchment paper.
- Add the fries, kebab, tomato slices, pepper rings, onion slices, and arugula leaves on top of each pita.
- Sprinkle with paprika, season with salt, and top with a spoonful of yogurt or tzatziki.
- Carefully fold the pita by gathering the edges on one side and wrapping it securely in parchment paper.
This souvlaki with kebab is a celebration of Greek flavors, combining the rich spices of the kebab, the freshness of vegetables, and the creamy yogurt. Perfect for a casual meal or a gathering with friends, it delivers a taste of Greece in every bite. Enjoy crafting and sharing this authentic treat!
