Arayes

46m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine all filling ingredients in a large bowl, mix well, and let rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
  2. 2Combine all sauce ingredients in another bowl, mix well, and let rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3Slice pita breads in half, open gently, fill with the meat mixture, and set aside.
  4. 4Heat a grill pan, oil it, add the arayes, and cook for about 30 seconds per side to get grill marks.
  5. 5Remove from grill and bake in a preheated 180°C oven for 10 minutes until the meat is cooked and the bread is crispy.
  6. 6Serve with the dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • 500 g beef/lamb mince
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 100 g parsley
  • 1 brown onion
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground green cardamom
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tsp Aleppo chili pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 200 g Greek yoghurt
  • 50 g parsley
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 6 pita breads

Equipment

grill panmixing bowlrolling pinknifemortar and pestle