Burduch (Shaurma in Armenian)

3 servings

60 minutes

Burdutch, known as Armenian shawarma, is a true gastronomic delight that embodies the traditions of Armenian cuisine. The combination of crispy lavash, tender chicken fillet fried to a golden crust, and aromatic sauce with adjika and zucchini caviar creates a unique flavor. Fried potatoes and eggplants add richness and texture to the dish, while fresh herbs and garlic provide a special spiciness. The importance of preparation sequence makes burdutch an ideal example of flavor harmony. It is a hearty and fragrant dish perfect for a cozy lunch or quick snack, remaining one of the favorites among fans of Eastern cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 319
• Proteins: 42.9g
• Fats: 4.8g
• Carbohydrates: 24.4g

Ingredients

• Chicken fillet: 500 g
• Eggplants: 1 pc
• Potato: 2 pc
• Tomatoes: 2 pc
• Adjika: 3 tbsp
• Zucchini caviar: 3 tbsp
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Dill: 1 bunch
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Salt: to taste
• Paprika: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Wash the chicken fillet and divide it into three parts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 500 g

2. Divide each part into several large pieces. Season with salt and paprika. Set the fillet aside for 15 minutes and in the meantime, start preparing the sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Paprika:  to taste

3. Mix equal parts of adjika and zucchini caviar. Stir thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is obtained.

   Required ingredients:

   • Adjika: 3 tablespoons
   • Zucchini caviar: 3 tablespoons

4. Take all the prepared greens, chop them finely, and add two crushed garlic cloves. In preparing the burduch, it's important to do all the preparations so that you can easily combine everything later.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Dill: 1 bunch
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

5. Prepare the ingredients in turn. For this, fry the chicken fillet, eggplants, and potatoes in a deep fryer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 500 g
   • Eggplants: 1 piece
   • Potato: 2 pieces

6. It's very important to do everything in order. Don't throw everything into the fryer at once. It will ruin the dish. Fry each item separately.

7. Before sending the potato and zucchini to boiling oil, cut them into pieces, salt them, and season with red pepper (paprika).

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 2 pieces
   • Paprika:  to taste

8. After cooking, send the eggplants to a bowl with chopped greens and garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Eggplants: 1 piece
   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Dill: 1 bunch
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

9. Before assembling the dish, finely chop the chicken fillet. The pieces should be very small. After chopping the chicken, you can season it with spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 500 g
   • Paprika:  to taste

10. Lay out the lavash. Add sauce. Sprinkle with greens. Place the fried eggplants and potatoes. Add chopped pieces of tomato.

    Required ingredients:

    • Tomatoes: 2 pieces
    • Adjika: 3 tablespoons
    • Zucchini caviar: 3 tablespoons
    • Parsley: 1 bunch
    • Dill: 1 bunch
    • Eggplants: 1 piece
    • Potato: 2 pieces

11. Wrap the lavash and fry on both sides. In a couple of minutes, you get Armenian shawarma.