Lamb arayes is a popular street food in the Middle East, consisting of seasoned ground lamb stuffed inside pita bread and fried until crispy. It's a simple but satisfying dish that's perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Category
Lunch
Servings
4
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
10 minutes
Lamb arayes is a popular street food in the Middle East, consisting of seasoned ground lamb stuffed inside pita bread and fried until crispy. It's a simple but satisfying dish that's perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
- 500g lamb mince
- 1 small brown onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely diced
- small bunch of parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 4 pitas, cut in half
- olive oil for cooking
Directions
In a bowl, combine the lamb mince, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, and allspice. Mix well until you achieve a smooth and slightly sticky mixture.
- Take one half of a pita bread and evenly fill it with some of the lamb mixture, ensuring the filling is spread out to the edges.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frypan over medium heat. Place the stuffed pita halves in the pan and fry them slowly until they are golden brown on both sides. Make sure to press down lightly on the arayes while they cook to ensure even contact with the pan, which helps to crisp the pita and cook the lamb thoroughly.
