A piada or piadina is a very popular Italian flat bread sandwich that is a specialty of the Emilia-Romagna region. I recently visited an Italian sandwich store in the Lower East Side and watched how they were made.
- 1 round whole wheat flat bread (Aladdin Bakers brand can be found in supermarkets)
- 3 to 4 thin slices of brie cheese
- 4 to 5 slices smoked turkey breast
- 4 to 5 leaves of arugula (watercress can also be used)
- Heat a 10" pan over low heat (or use an electric griddle) and warm the flat bread 1 minute on each side.
- Layer the brie cheese and arugula on one half of the bread and allow to warm up (about 30 seconds or more). Add layers of turkey over the brie and arugula.
- Fold over in half and with a spatula and press down allowing the melting cheese to hold the sandwich together.
- Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board and cut in half. Serve immediately.
*Traditionally, the piada is made with white flour flat bread. Experiment using different meats, cheeses, and greens.
Jack's 99 Cent Store in Midtown sells most of ingredients listed so I was able to make 5 piadas for about $3! Pretty good in this tough economy,eh?
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