Arayes
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2In a large bowl, mix together the beef, grated onion, garlic, jalapeño, tomato paste, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, ice water, and spices until fully combined and slightly sticky.
- 3Cut the pitas in half and gently open each pocket.
- 4Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture inside each pita, then brush the outside generously with olive oil.
- 5Heat a pan over medium heat.
- 6Cook the arayes meat side down first for 1–2 minutes until charred, then flip and cook each pita side until golden and crispy.
- 7Finish in the oven for 15 minutes.
- 8While the arayes cook, mix together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- 9Brush the hot arayes with olive oil mixed with minced garlic and parsley, then serve with the dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
- 1 small yellow onion, grated and squeezed dry
- 5 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1 grated jalapeño
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 0.33 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp ice water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp cinnamon
- 4 pitas, cut in half
- 0.75 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup tahini
- 3 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 0.5 lemon, juice of
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
Equipment
large bowlmicrowave (optional)panoven
Tips
- Heat the pitas in the microwave for a few seconds first to make them easier to open.
- Finish in the oven until the meat reaches 155°F internally.
- Brush the hot arayes with olive oil mixed with minced garlic and parsley before serving.
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