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jingalov hats with spring greens

Jingalov Hats with Spring Greens

Now that I live in the United States, making jingalov hats has become a way for me to reconnect with my childhood culinary memories and share my love for this splendid dish with others. Traditionally, this flatbread is made with just the herbs and greens, but I like adding a handful of briny feta cheese for extra oomph. This feta-loaded version of jingalov hats has become a staple in my kitchen, and whenever I serve it to my friends and family, I am met with appreciation and awe. It’s a dish that has the power to transport you to a different time and place, a dish that reminds you of the importance of tradition and the beauty of simplicity. Every time I make it, I am filled with a sense of pride and joy. It’s a beautiful representation of Armenian cuisine and food’s power to unite people.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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FOR THE DOUGH:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1 teaspoon salt

FOR THE FILLING:
6 cups spring greens and herbs (lettuce, spinach, nettle, kale, cilantro, parsley, green onion, mint, dill, etc.), chopped and firmly packed
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Mix the dough: Sift the flour into a bowl, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, add oil and gradually add water. Oil will make the dough more elastic. Start mixing the dough until it comes together. Then lightly dust the working surface with some flour and transfer the dough. Knead it with your hands until you get a smooth and elastic dough, about 5 minutes. Shape it into a ball and transfer it back to the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.

Make the filling: Meanwhile, mix the chopped herbs with oil, and season with salt, black pepper and cayenne. Set aside.

Roll out the dough: Divide the dough into 4 equal parts, and roll each one into a ball. Cover the balls with a kitchen towel and let them rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Working 1 ball of dough at a time, roll it into a very thin oval disk. It should be tortilla-like thin.

Assembly: Evenly spread ¼ of the herb mix over the dough, leaving about 1 inch around the edge. Top with ¼ of the feta crumbs. Carefully bring 2 opposite sides of the dough together and pinch them firmly to seal all the way and shape into a boat-like flatbread. Gently press the hat with your palms to flatten it and release the air inside. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Cook the Jinglav Hats: Heat a large, heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium-high. Lower the heat to medium and fry 1 flatbread at a time on a dry skillet, until it gets dark brown blisters, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and repeat with the remaining flatbread. Serve warm or at room temperature.

  • Author: Anna Voloshyna
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: pan-fried
  • Cuisine: Armenian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4

Keywords: jingalov hats