Matzah Arayes

12m
Serves 16
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Directions

  1. 1Wet the matzah squares under a faucet and place them in a clean kitchen towel.
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine ground meat, chopped onion, garlic, red pepper, parsley, and chili. Mix until evenly combined.
  3. 3Once the matzah squares are flexible, cut them into four small squares.
  4. 4Place a heaping tablespoon of the meat filling in the center of each matzah square and spread it out evenly, reaching three corners.
  5. 5Take the top flap and close up each square to form a triangle.
  6. 6Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and place the filled matzah arayes face down. Cook for about five minutes on each side.
  7. 7Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  8. 8Drizzle homemade tehina sauce over the matzah arayes and garnish with chopped parsley and sliced red chilis.

Ingredients

  • 4 squares matzah squares
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • 4 finely chopped garlic cloves
  • 1 finely chopped red pepper
  • 1 bunch, finely chopped parsley
  • 1 finely chopped red chili
  • 0.25 cup oil
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup pure sesame paste (tehina)
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 5 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves
  • 1 handful parsley
  • 1 handful red chilis

Equipment

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