Lavashak

Lavashak (Persian: لواشک) is an Iranian sour and salty fruit leather, a thin, firm and dried layer of fruit puree or a mix of different fruit purees such as plums, apricots, or pomegranates.

Lavashak is an ancient Iranian snack that dates back thousands of years. For its preparation, a mass of cooked-down fruit is salted, pressed through a sieve, smoothed to a height of approximately two millimeters and dried until it has cooled down and is firm. Lavashak is available in Iranian cuisine in sweet, sour and sweet-sour varieties.

Lavashak has been used since ancient times as a method to preserve fruits. For generations, it has been prepared in the traditional way at home. It is now also industrially manufactured.