Flatbreads
Step into our Flatbread Sandwiches category - your passport to a culinary journey across cultures! Explore the world of sandwiches made with versatile flatbreads, such as the pocket-friendly Pita from the Middle East or the cheesy Quesadilla from Mexico. Learn how these breads, thin but packed with flavors, make for the perfect vessels for an array of fillings. Remember: whether it's enveloping a Gyro or getting toasted with cheese, flatbreads are the unsung heroes of the sandwich universe.
Yángròu Chuàn Jiā Náng (羊肉串夹馕)
Lamb skewer in nang; grilled lamb kebab served in nang bread, like a kebab sandwich.
Xiàn Bǐng (馅饼)
Stuffed pan-fried flatbread; dough wrapped around filling, pressed flat, pan-fried. Crispy outside, juicy filling inside.
Sāmǔsà (烤包子/萨姆萨)
Samsa; baked meat pastry similar to samosa, filled with lamb and onion.
Niúròu Xiàn Bǐng (牛肉馅饼)
Beef stuffed flatbread; ground beef with onion/scallion.
Náng (馕)
Uyghur flatbread; round, crusty bread baked in tandoor-style oven (tonur), often with sesame or onion. Used to wrap kebabs or scoop dishes.
Náng Bāo Ròu (馕包肉)
Nang wrapped meat; lamb or beef pieces wrapped in nang bread.
Kǎo Ròu Náng (烤肉馕)
Grilled meat nang; kebab meat served in/with nang bread.
Jūntiún Guōkuī (军屯锅盔)
Juntun guokui; Chengdu's famous street food. Flaky layered bread stuffed with spiced minced pork, baked until crispy.
Jiǔcài Xiàn Bǐng (韭菜馅饼)
Chive stuffed flatbread; Chinese chives with egg, sometimes vermicelli.
Jiǔcài Jīdàn Xiàn Bǐng (韭菜鸡蛋馅饼)
Chive and egg flatbread; vegetarian filling.
Hóngshǔ Guōkuī (红薯锅盔)
Sweet potato guokui; with mashed sweet potato filling.
Guōkuī (锅盔)
Pot helmet bread; large, thick flatbread baked on side of pot/oven. Crispy outside, soft inside. Split to hold fillings.
Dà Pán Jī with Náng (大盘鸡配馕)
Big plate chicken with nang; braised chicken dish scooped with nang pieces.
Taboon Bread (לחם טאבון)
Clay oven bread; bubbly, slightly charred.
Pulled Beef b'Pita
Pulled beef in pita; American BBQ meets Israeli.
Pita (פיתה)
Pocket bread; round, puffs to create pocket. The essential sandwich bread.
Pita with Labneh (פיתה עם לבנה)
Pita with labneh; strained yogurt with za'atar and olive oil.