What is lavash? The Armenian bread behind our name
What lavash is, how this flatbread is used at the table and how its formats differ from pita and wheat tortillas.
Lavash is a flatbread found in the food traditions of Armenia and other countries in the region. Its formats, thickness and preparation vary. In 2014, UNESCO inscribed the preparation and cultural meaning of lavash in Armenia on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The inscription does not certify a particular commercial product.
How is lavash eaten?
It can wrap meat, cheese and vegetables, accompany stews or form part of a filled dish. Flexibility depends on the recipe, format and storage. To choose a lavash for a wrap or a particular presentation, try the product and follow its manufacturer’s storage and use instructions.
Lavash, pita and tortilla are not the same
- Lavash: often comes as thin sheets; composition and flexibility vary between products.
- Pita: many versions form a pocket during baking that can be filled.
- Wheat tortilla: belongs to a different bread tradition and has its own recipe and texture.
Why is our workshop called El Lavash?
For us, lavash stands for food that is shared and open to many ideas. It gives its name to our Lloret de Mar workshop. El Lavash works with lavash, khinkali and pelmeni for restaurants, shops and distributors.
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