McDonald's are fast food restaurants. They appeared on the Russian market one of the first, thanks to which they occupied a niche in this area. Their menu is varied. Despite the fact that the food here is considered high-calorie, some manage to think through a whole diet on products from McDonald's. "Caesar Roll", for example, many consider it completely harmless.
What is included in the McDonalds assortment?
Writing about what exactly this fast-food network provides can take a very long time. The basis, of course, is burgers. Who is not familiar with a cheeseburger or hamburger? This is the core of the network menu. However, you can also enjoy “Big Tasty” and “Big Mac”. Also, do not forget about burgers with chicken or fish. Periodically, seasonal dishes appear in the menu, with certain sauces or additives. McDonald's also offers gourmet dishes. A couple of burgers from this line differ markedly. They have other buns, meatballs, and sauces.
Do not forget about snacks, such as french fries or rustic, shrimp or breaded chicken. It is difficult to imagine lunch in this institution without a dessert, for example, ice cream, a piece of cake from the seasonal menu or a cocktail.
You can also highlight the rolls. Do not confuse them with a Japanese dish. But this species is worth talking in detail.
What is Caesar Roll? McDonald's surprises
Dishes with the general name "rolls" are taken more from Mexican cuisine. In essence, it is a combination of vegetables, salad, sauce and any meat or fish ingredient. Depending on this main ingredient, rolls are classified. So, if "Shrimp roll" with shrimp, then "Chicken roll" with chicken.
Of particular note is Caesar Roll. McDonald's has transformed everyone's favorite salad of the same name. There are a lot of lettuce leaves, probably for this reason that girls who like to adhere to the principles of proper nutrition love it so much.
The composition and calorie content of the roll
Is it often worth pampering yourself with Caesar Roll at McDonald's? In fact, there is nothing wrong with it. However, it is worth remembering that the calorie content per serving is about 500 kilocalories. They can replace a full meal. If you take an average of 1600-1800 calories per day, then this is a full meal. Therefore, to supplement the dish with a sweet cocktail or fatty potatoes with sauce is not recommended.
What's in Caesar Roll from McDonald's? Its recipe is not kept secret, anyone who bought a dish will easily understand it.
The basis of the roll is a breaded chicken fillet. This product contains vitamin A, which allows beneficial effects on hair and nails. It is also believed that chicken is the most dietary product. However, besides it, the cutlet also contains flour, and starch, and additives. All this reduces its value, but increases calorie content and taste.
Most of the calories are sauce. It is laid out on a tortilla, that is, a Mexican dry tortilla. Then fresh tomatoes and lettuce are used. The dish also contains cheese.
How to make the sauce?
Most of the taste of this dish is in the sauce. However, it can be easily prepared on its own. What about the Caesar Roll recipe from McDonald's? For the sauce you need to take:
- five tablespoons of olive oil;
- three tablespoons of lemon juice;
- three egg yolks;
- 1.5 tablespoons of mustard, sweet, French;
- garlic - three cloves;
- black pepper and salt - to the taste of the cook.
Chop the garlic as finely as possible. If desired, you can use a grater or a garlic press. All ingredients are put in a bowl and whipped with a mixer. The result is a mixture similar to mayonnaise, but more yellow. The sauce is best done in a couple of hours so that it is insisted. If desired, you can add any herbs and spices.
Cooking Caesar roll from McDonald's. Homemade recipe
To prepare such a product, you need the following ingredients:
- sauce prepared according to the recipe above;
- chicken fillet - a couple of pieces;
- three egg whites;
- lettuce;
- two ripe tomatoes;
- breadcrumbs, can be replaced with flour;
- two sheets of thin Armenian pita bread;
- grated cheese - about a hundred grams.
When the sauce is ready and infused in the refrigerator, you can begin to prepare the fillet. It’s better to beat it off slightly so that the meat is softer and juicier. Fillet cut into medium-sized cubes, dipped in protein. Then salt and spices are used, in conclusion - breadcrumbs. Pieces thrown out in such a mixture are sent to a preheated pan. They are cooked to a beautiful golden color.
Now lavash is laid out. Lettuce and sliced tomatoes are laid out on it. Now add the finished filet. All is poured with sauce.
The hardest part is to fold the roll so that it does not turn around. First bend the bottom of the pita so that the "bottom" does not fall apart. Now the turn of the sides. Grated cheese is placed on top of chicken and vegetables. If desired, you can fry the roll in a dry frying pan for literally half a minute to make it crispy. But here it is important not to overdo it so that vegetables and salad are not cooked.
This roll, especially cooked at home, can be a great snack or a full meal!