List of rolled foods

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Rolled foods are a type of food preparation where the food is flattened out, filled, and then rolled into a cylindrical shape. This method of food preparation is used in many different cuisines around the world, and can be used to create both savory and sweet dishes.

Savory Rolled Foods[edit | edit source]

Sushi[edit | edit source]

Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish that consists of vinegared rice, usually topped with other ingredients, including fish, various meats, and vegetables. In the case of rolled sushi, known as Makizushi, the ingredients are placed on a sheet of seaweed, rolled into a cylindrical shape using a bamboo mat, and then cut into smaller pieces.

Burrito[edit | edit source]

A burrito is a dish in Mexican cuisine that consists of a large wheat tortilla filled with various ingredients, most commonly rice, beans, and meat. The tortilla is then folded in a specific way to fully enclose the ingredients, creating a cylindrical shape that can be easily eaten with the hands.

Spring roll[edit | edit source]

Spring rolls are a large variety of rolled appetizers, often served in the cuisines of East Asia and Southeast Asia. The name is a literal translation of the Chinese chūn juǎn (春卷 'spring roll'). The kind of wrapper, fillings, and cooking technique used, as well as the name, vary considerably within this large area, depending on the region's culture.

Sweet Rolled Foods[edit | edit source]

Swiss roll[edit | edit source]

A Swiss roll, or jelly roll, is a type of rolled sponge cake filled with whipped cream, jam, or icing. The cake is baked in a very shallow rectangular baking tray, and then spread with the filling and rolled up, creating a spiral pattern when sliced.

Crepes[edit | edit source]

Crepes are a type of very thin pancake, usually made from wheat flour. Crepes can be filled with a variety of ingredients, both sweet and savory, but sweet crepes filled with fruit, chocolate, or cream and then rolled are a popular dessert in many countries, particularly in France.

See also[edit | edit source]

This is a non-exhaustive food and drink related list.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD