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
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 250 grams | ground lamb or beef |
| 1 medium | onion, finely chopped |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped fresh parsley |
| 1 teaspoon | ground cumin |
| 1 teaspoon | ground allspice |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 0.5 teaspoon | black pepper |
| 4 pieces | pita bread |
| 2 tablespoons | olive oil |
Instructions
- 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 Cut each pita bread in half to create pockets.
- 3 Stuff each pita half with the meat mixture, spreading it evenly inside the pocket.
- 4 Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add olive oil.
- 5 Place the stuffed pita halves in the skillet, pressing them gently to ensure even cooking.
- 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 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.