# Smashed Arayes

A recipe for smashed arayes, a Middle Eastern dish with meat-stuffed pita bread.

- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- ground lamb
- finely diced onion
- parsley
- allspice
- coriander
- cumin
- garlic powder
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- pita bread
- olive oil

## Instructions

1. Combine ground lamb, finely diced onion, parsley, allspice, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
2. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
3. Spread the seasoned ground lamb mixture evenly over one side of the pita bread.
4. Place the meat-covered pita bread onto a hot grill pan.
5. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the pita bread.
6. Press down firmly on the pita bread with a spatula to ensure even cooking and a good sear.
7. Cook until the meat is cooked through and the pita bread is golden brown and crispy.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy the smashed arayes.

## Equipment

- bowl
- salt grinder
- pepper grinder
- pita bread
- grill pan
- spatula

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Csq8eJTJfns
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/73b10524-ede5-42ab-80a3-1a7517ee7c8a
- Extracted: 2026-04-23

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