Arayes (Palestinian Meat Pitas)

47 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Make the filling by combining all filling ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or better yet, overnight.
  2. 2Make the filling by combining all filling ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or better yet, overnight.
  3. 3Make the filling by combining all filling ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or better yet, overnight.
  4. 4Prepare the dipping sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in another bowl, mix well, and let rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  5. 5Prepare the dipping sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in another bowl, mix well, and let rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  6. 6Prepare the dipping sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in another bowl, mix well, and let rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  7. 7Slice pita breads in half, gently open them, and fill with the meat mixture. Set aside.
  8. 8Slice pita breads in half, gently open them, and fill with the meat mixture. Set aside.
  9. 9Slice pita breads in half, gently open them, and fill with the meat mixture. Set aside.
  10. 10Heat a grill pan, oil it well, and cook the arayes for about 30 seconds per side until grill marks appear.
  11. 11Heat a grill pan, oil it well, and cook the arayes for about 30 seconds per side until grill marks appear.
  12. 12Heat a grill pan, oil it well, and cook the arayes for about 30 seconds per side until grill marks appear.
  13. 13Remove from the grill pan and place in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10 minutes, until the meat is cooked and the bread is crispy.
  14. 14Remove from the grill pan and place in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10 minutes, until the meat is cooked and the bread is crispy.
  15. 15Remove from the grill pan and place in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10 minutes, until the meat is cooked and the bread is crispy.
  16. 16Serve with the dipping sauce and enjoy!
  17. 17Serve with the dipping sauce and enjoy!
  18. 18Serve with the dipping sauce and enjoy!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

bowlmeasuring cupspoonknifegraterpestle and mortarbaking traygrill pan