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Piadina — traditional dish from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Street food Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪18gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑24gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Piadina

How to order / say it
Say it Piadina — [pee-ah-DEE-nah]
Order I'd like a piadina with prosciutto and cheese, please.
Locally Vorrei una piadina con prosciutto e formaggio, per favore.
Say locally

Italian flatbread typically filled with meats, cheese, and vegetables.

Why try it?

A versatile street food, piadina brings together the rustic simplicity and delightful flavors of Emilia-Romagna, offering a quick yet satisfying taste of Bolognese life.

How it tastes

Crisp on the outside yet soft inside, piadina is a flavorful vehicle for a variety of fillings, from salty cured meats to creamy cheeses.

Origin & History — first documented: 1300

The origins of piadina harken back to Roman times, but it became a staple of the Romagna region by the 14th century, known for its ease of preparation and versatility.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g wheat flour
  • 30 g lard
  • 🥛 100 ml milk
  • 50 ml water
  • 🧂 5 g salt
  • 🥩 100 g prosciutto
  • 🥛 100 g mozzarella
  • 🥕 50 g arugula

Method

  1. 1 Combine flour, lard, milk, water, and salt to form a dough.
  2. 2 Divide and roll out the dough into thin discs.
  3. 3 Cook on a hot griddle until golden on each side.
  4. 4 Fill with desired ingredients like prosciutto and mozzarella.
  5. 5 Fold and serve warm.
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