from Stella May
This is an easy version of a very popular dish among Armenians and Azeris named Kutab which is stuffed flat bread. In a classic version, you have to make a dough from scratch. But I make my Kutabs with soft large flour tortillas you can find in any supermarket. This is so easy to make, any novice (and any man) can do it. Plus, it’s fast and a very filling dish.
There are several different stuffings for Kutabs. The most popular is Green Stuffing, a combination of different herbs. There is also Meat Stuffing that is delicious. The recipe I’m sharing makes 10 large or 12 medium Kutabs.
Wash and dry all herbs, then chop coarsely. Sweep them into a large bowl. Add lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Beat the egg in a small bowl. Fill half of a tortilla with stuffing, leaving a little bit space at the edges. I measure it by handfuls and use 2 handfuls for each Kutab. Use a brush to apply egg to the edges. Fold tortilla in half and then press with your fingers to make the edges stick together.
Pre-heat a large skillet. Add a little oil. The classic version calls for a dry pan, but my family prefers the Kutabs fried in avocado oil. Olive oil works well, too.
Cook on medium heat until both sides are golden brown. Makes perfect lunch or dinner. We eat it with feta cheese and plain yogurt.
Kutab Meat Stuffing
Use a food processor mash onion and garlic. Add already ground meat. Mix well together. Add salt, pepper, and water.
Instead of greens, spread meat on half of the tortilla, seal with beaten egg, and then cook per the Green Stuffing instructions.
For meat Kutabs, you can use any sauce. Works perfect with marinara.
Enjoy!
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Thank you so much for sharing my family recipe and my book! It means a lot.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a tasty dish, Marina! All the best in your publishing and life endeavors! Cheers!
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ReplyDeleteHow ridiculous - now it says it is published! What I was trying to say was that kutabs sound really flavorsome and I intend to try that recipe.
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ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting dish.
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