Lavash envelopes with cottage cheese and herbs
4 servings
30 minutes
Lavash envelopes with cottage cheese and herbs are a simple yet exquisite dish of Russian cuisine. Thin lavash enveloping a delicate cottage cheese filling with fragrant herbs and a spicy hint of garlic creates a delightful balance of flavors. The crispy golden crust formed during frying adds an appetizing texture to the dish. These envelopes are easy to prepare and perfect for a quick snack, cozy family dinner, or even festive gatherings. Thanks to the versatility of the ingredients, they pair well with sour cream, yogurt sauces, or fresh vegetables. This dish is especially valued for its lightness and accessibility, while its taste evokes warm memories of home cooking.
1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Mash the cottage cheese (can be taken in blocks, medium fat) with a fork.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 200 g
3
Chop the greens.
- Fresh herbs: 1 bunch
4
Add dried garlic to the cottage cheese to taste.
- Garlic powder: to taste
5
Add chopped greens, salt, and mix the filling.
- Fresh herbs: 1 bunch
- Salt: to taste
6
Cut the lavash into rectangles with scissors, as in the photo.
- Thin lavash (Armenian flatbread): 1 piece
7
Place the filling and wrap the corner of the lavash.
8
Wrap the strip like this until the end to form a triangle.
9
The edge won't fit tightly, but it will be closed later with the egg mixture.
10
Whisk the egg with a fork in a plate.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
11
Dip the envelope in the egg mixture on both sides.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
12
Fry in a heated, oiled pan until golden brown.
- Vegetable oil: 10 ml
13
Serve hot with sour cream.