Quick Ladenia Milou (Olive Oil Flatbread from Milos)
These lovely little open-faced tomato and onion pies, called ladenia, are almost like pizza and make for what is arguably the best-known dish on the islands of Milos and Kimolos. They are typically made and sold by local bread bakers. Served with a fresh greens salad they make a great light lunch or buffet dish. I’ve taken a shortcut here, preparing the ladenia on ready pieces of flatbread instead of making my own bread from scratch.
RATING
SERVES
4
Ingredients
- 1 large rectangular flatbread such as lavash
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin Greek olive oil or more, as desired
- 1 large red onion halved and cut into slices about ½-inch/1 ¼-cm thick.
- 1 cup teardrop or cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 teaspoon Greek oregano
- Greek sea salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Light the broiler
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Lightly oil a non-stick baking pan or cookie sheet, or line it with parchment. Place the flatbread in the pan. Drizzle with olive oil.
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Spread the onions then the tomatoes over the surface. Sprinkle with oregano, sea salt and pepper. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the surface.
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Broil for 5 to 7 minutes at about 6 inches / 15-cm from heat source until the bread is lightly browned and the onions and tomatoes slightly charred.
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Remove, cool slightly and serve.
