Wrap (food) facts for kids
Smoked chicken and avocado wrap
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| Type | a sandwich |
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| Main ingredients | Flatbread |
A wrap is a yummy food made by rolling a soft, flat bread around different fillings. Think of it like a sandwich, but instead of slices of bread, you use a flatbread.
Common flatbreads used for wraps include wheat tortillas, lavash, or pita bread. Inside, you might find cold sliced meat, chicken, or fish. People often add fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, or pico de gallo. Other popular fillings are guacamole, cooked mushrooms, bacon, grilled onions, and cheese. A tasty sauce like ranch or honey mustard often completes the wrap.
The History of Wraps
People have been eating foods wrapped in flatbreads for a very long time. In places like Mexico, the Mediterranean region, and South Asia, similar dishes existed even before the 1900s.
In Mexico, these wrapped foods are called burritos. They are usually made with wheat or corn tortillas. Burritos are often filled with meat, beans, rice, cheese, and other delicious ingredients.
The wrap we know today in Western countries likely became popular in the 1990s. Many think it came from California. It might have been inspired by Mexican and Tex-Mex burritos. Some say a chain called "I Love Juicy" in California invented the name "wrap" in the early 1980s.
Other stories suggest different origins. The OVO Bistro in New York City had a "King Edward" wrap in 1990. Also, the Bobby Valentine Sports Gallery Cafe in Stamford, Connecticut, is sometimes given credit. A waitress named Beth Dolan supposedly made the first one there when they ran out of regular bread. No matter who invented it, the wrap quickly became a popular meal across the country.
Wraps in Restaurants
Wraps are very popular in restaurants and as street food around the world. In Kolkata, India, the Kati roll became famous in the 1900s. It's a kebab wrapped in paratha bread. Today, many different kinds of Kati rolls exist.
Many well-known fast-food places and restaurants now offer wraps. You can find them at places like Camille's Sidewalk Cafe, Sonic Drive-In, Jason's Deli, and Buffalo Wild Wings. Even big chains like Subway, Chick-fil-A, and McAlister's Deli have wraps on their menus.
KFC offers chicken wraps with lettuce, mayonnaise, and salsa. McDonald's has a snack wrap with chicken, lettuce, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing. Wraps are a great choice for a quick and tasty meal!
Images for kids
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Smoked chicken and avocado wrap
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Veggie wrap at the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Kati roll served in Kolkata, India.
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Preparing wraps in a kitchen
