Arayes by @derekkchen

30 min

4 servings

🍖

450 g

Ground lamb

🧅

0.5

Onion

🌿

90 ml

Parsley

🌿

90 ml

Cilantro

🧄

5 cloves

Garlic

2 tsp

Baharat

🌶️

1 tsp

Smoked paprika

🫙

0.5 tsp

Cumin

🪵

0.25 tsp

Cinnamon

🌰

1 tsp

Allspice

🧂

1 tsp

Salt

⚫

1 tsp

Black pepper

🫒

2 tbsp

Olive oil

🥙

4.5

Pita

🥣

120 ml

Greek yogurt

🍋

2 tbsp

Lemon juice

🌱

60 ml

Tahini

  1. Grate
    • Onion

    Grate the onion and squeeze out the liquid using a clean kitchen towel.

  2. Combine
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Parsley

    Combine the onion, grated garlic, parsley, cilantro, baharat, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a bowl.

  3. Incorporate
    • Ground lamb

    Thoroughly incorporate the mixture with the ground lamb.

  4. Cut
    • Pita
    • Olive oil
    • Ground lamb

    Cut the pita in half, stuff with the lamb mixture, and drizzle generously with olive oil.

  5. Heat
    • Olive oil
    • Pita
    • Ground lamb

    Heat a heavy bottom pan on medium heat and sear the arayes meat side down for 1-2 minutes until it gets a nice crust, then toast the pita sides until golden brown and crisp.

  6. Place
    • Pita
    • Ground lamb

    Place in an oven set at 350°F until cooked through, 10-15 minutes, meat should register around 155°F.

  7. Combine
    • Greek yogurt
    • Parsley

    Make the sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients, adjusting for personal taste.

  8. Serve
    • Pita
    • Ground lamb
    • Greek yogurt

    Serve the arayes with the sauce.

Arayes by @derekkchen

30 min

4 servings

🍖

450 g

Ground lamb

🧅

0.5

Onion

🌿

90 ml

Parsley

🌿

90 ml

Cilantro

🧄

5 cloves

Garlic

2 tsp

Baharat

🌶️

1 tsp

Smoked paprika

🫙

0.5 tsp

Cumin

🪵

0.25 tsp

Cinnamon

🌰

1 tsp

Allspice

🧂

1 tsp

Salt

⚫

1 tsp

Black pepper

🫒

2 tbsp

Olive oil

🥙

4.5

Pita

🥣

120 ml

Greek yogurt

🍋

2 tbsp

Lemon juice

🌱

60 ml

Tahini

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Grate the onion and squeeze out the liquid using a clean kitchen towel.

    🧅Onion
    🧀box grater
    🧻clean kitchen towel

  2. Step 2/8

    Combine the onion, grated garlic, parsley, cilantro, baharat, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a bowl.

    🧅Onion
    🧄Garlic
    🌿Parsley
    🌿Cilantro
    Baharat
    🌶️Smoked paprika
    🫙Cumin
    🪵Cinnamon
    🌰Allspice
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🫒Olive oil
    🥣mixing bowl
    🧀box grater
    🥄spoon

  3. Step 3/8

    Thoroughly incorporate the mixture with the ground lamb.

    🍖Ground lamb
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

  4. Step 4/8

    Cut the pita in half, stuff with the lamb mixture, and drizzle generously with olive oil.

    🥙Pita
    🫒Olive oil
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥄spoon

  5. Step 5/8

    Heat a heavy bottom pan on medium heat and sear the arayes meat side down for 1-2 minutes until it gets a nice crust, then toast the pita sides until golden brown and crisp.

    🫒Olive oil
    🥙Pita
    🍖Ground lamb
    🍳heavy-bottomed pan

  6. Step 6/8

    Place in an oven set at 350°F until cooked through, 10-15 minutes, meat should register around 155°F.

    🥙Pita
    🍖Ground lamb

  7. Step 7/8

    Make the sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients, adjusting for personal taste.

    🥣Greek yogurt
    🌿Parsley
    🌿Cilantro
    🍋Lemon juice
    🌱Tahini
    Baharat
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🧄Garlic
    🫒Olive oil
    🥣mixing bowl
    🧀box grater
    🥄spoon

  8. Step 8/8

    Serve the arayes with the sauce.

    🥙Pita
    🍖Ground lamb
    🥣Greek yogurt
    🌿Parsley
    🌿Cilantro
    🍋Lemon juice
    🌱Tahini
    Baharat
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🧄Garlic
    🫒Olive oil

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Vegetables, Herbs, Spices, Seasonings, Oils, Bread, Grains, Dairy, Fruit, Condiments, Seeds

Ingredients

Ground lamb, Onion, Parsley, Cilantro, Garlic, Baharat, Smoked paprika, Cumin, Cinnamon, Allspice, Salt, Black pepper, Olive oil, Pita, Greek yogurt, Lemon juice, Tahini

Notes

Onion (grated and drained), Parsley (chopped, for the sauce), Cilantro (chopped, for the sauce), Garlic (grated), Salt (to taste, for the sauce), Black pepper (to taste, for the sauce), Olive oil (for cooking), Pita (4-5 pita), Greek yogurt (for the sauce)

Allergens

Gluten, Milk, Sesame

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Halal, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High Protein

Calories

535 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 28g, Carbohydrates: 29g, Fat: 35g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 3.8mg, Zinc: 5.2mg, Calcium: 150mg, Potassium: 430mg, Sodium: 780mg, Magnesium: 65mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B12: 2.2mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.3mg, Vitamin K: 110mcg, Vitamin C: 9mg, Folate: 55mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

box grater, clean kitchen towel, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, heavy-bottomed pan, spoon

Appliances

Oven, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Everyday lunch or dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@derekkchen

Origin

Cuisine

Lebanese, Middle Eastern

Geographic

Lebanon, Middle East

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crisp, Golden-brown, Crusty, Juicy, Tender, Creamy

Flavors

Savory, Warmly Spiced, Garlicky, Herbaceous, Smoky, Tangy, Nutty, Citrusy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

Refrigerate cooked arayes and sauce separately : 3-4 days (Cool cooked arayes within 2 hours,Store in airtight containers at or below 40°F (4°C)), Freeze cooked arayes : 2-3 months (Freeze without sauce in airtight freezer-safe packaging,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)