Arayes

Arayes

Arayes

Flatbread stuffed with spiced minced meat and chargrilled until the bread is crisp and the filling is juicy — a popular Levantine street food and mezze item.

Cuisines

Levantine

Best for

Lunch Dinner Snacks

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Total: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Lamb 250 grams Lamb , ground
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Parsley 1 tablespoon Parsley , chopped fresh
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , ground
Allspice 1 teaspoon Allspice , ground
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
Black Pepper 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper , to taste
Pitum Bread 4 pieces Pitum Bread
olive oil 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, combine the ground lamb or beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  2. 2 Cut each pita bread in half to create pockets.
  3. 3 Stuff each pita half with the meat mixture, spreading it evenly inside the pocket.
  4. 4 Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add olive oil.
  5. 5 Place the stuffed pita halves in the skillet, pressing them gently to ensure even cooking.
  6. 6 Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the meat is cooked through and the bread is golden and crispy.
  7. 7 Remove from heat and let them cool slightly before serving.

Tips

For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes to the meat mixture.