Matzah Arayes

12 mins
Serves 16
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Directions

  1. 1Wet the matzah squares under a faucet and place them in a clean kitchen towel.
  2. 2Wet the matzah squares under a faucet and place them in a clean kitchen towel.
  3. 3Wet the matzah squares under a faucet and place them in a clean kitchen towel.
  4. 4In a large bowl, combine ground meat, chopped onion, garlic, red pepper, parsley, and chili. Mix until evenly combined.
  5. 5In a large bowl, combine ground meat, chopped onion, garlic, red pepper, parsley, and chili. Mix until evenly combined.
  6. 6In a large bowl, combine ground meat, chopped onion, garlic, red pepper, parsley, and chili. Mix until evenly combined.
  7. 7Once the matzah squares are flexible, cut them into four small squares.
  8. 8Once the matzah squares are flexible, cut them into four small squares.
  9. 9Once the matzah squares are flexible, cut them into four small squares.
  10. 10Place a heaping tablespoon of the meat filling in the center of each matzah square and spread it out evenly, reaching three corners.
  11. 11Place a heaping tablespoon of the meat filling in the center of each matzah square and spread it out evenly, reaching three corners.
  12. 12Place a heaping tablespoon of the meat filling in the center of each matzah square and spread it out evenly, reaching three corners.
  13. 13Take the top flap and close up each square to form a triangle.
  14. 14Take the top flap and close up each square to form a triangle.
  15. 15Take the top flap and close up each square to form a triangle.
  16. 16Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and place the filled matzah arayes face down. Cook for about five minutes on each side.
  17. 17Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and place the filled matzah arayes face down. Cook for about five minutes on each side.
  18. 18Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and place the filled matzah arayes face down. Cook for about five minutes on each side.
  19. 19Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  20. 20Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  21. 21Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  22. 22Drizzle homemade tehina sauce over the matzah arayes and garnish with chopped parsley and sliced red chilis.
  23. 23Drizzle homemade tehina sauce over the matzah arayes and garnish with chopped parsley and sliced red chilis.
  24. 24Drizzle homemade tehina sauce over the matzah arayes and garnish with chopped parsley and sliced red chilis.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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