Arayes
Directions
- 1Add parsley to a food processor.
- 2Chop the jalapeños.
- 3Add garlic, onions, and jalapeños to the food processor with the parsley.
- 4Blend the ingredients in the food processor.
- 5Strain the blended mixture using a paper towel to remove excess liquid.
- 6Add the strained green mixture to the ground beef.
- 7Add ground cumin, sumac, Aleppo pepper, paprika, salt, pepper, and W sauce to the beef mixture.
- 8Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.
- 9Cut the pita bread to open it.
- 10Stuff the pita bread with the meat mixture.
- 11Sear the stuffed pita pockets in a hot pan with chili oil, cooking for about 2 minutes on each side until the ground beef is cooked through.
- 12Brush the cooked arayes with melted butter, garlic, and parsley.
- 13Prepare the sauce by combining yogurt, za'atar, grated garlic, salt, lemon juice, and avocado oil in a bowl.
- 14Whisk the sauce ingredients until well combined. (Optional: add water to thin).
- 15Serve the arayes with the prepared sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Ground Beef
- Pack Pita Bread
- 2 Bunches Parsley
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 0.5 White Onion
- 2 Jalapeños
- 3 Tbsp Ground Cumin
- 3 Tbsp Sumac
- 2 Tbsp Aleppo Pepper
- 4 Tbsp Paprika
- 3 Tbsp Salt
- 3 Tbsp Pepper
- 4 Tbsp W Sauce
- Chili oil
- 0.5 Cup Yogurt
- 5 Tbsp Za'atar
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- 1 Squeeze Lemon
- 3 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- 0.25 Cup Water
- Melted butter
Equipment
Food processorKnifePaper towelBowlPanTongsBrushGraterWhisk
Tips
- Squeeze out as much liquid as you can from the blended parsley, garlic, onions, and jalapeños.
- Use chili oil for great color when searing (optional).
- Serve with a sauce made from yogurt, za'atar, salt, garlic, lemon, and oil.
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