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Turkish Arayes

Cultural Context

Originating from the Levant, Arayes are a beloved street food in Turkey and neighboring countries. Traditionally made with spiced meat stuffed into pita bread and grilled, they offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures. In modern cuisine, variations abound, with different meats and spices reflecting local tastes, making them a popular choice for gatherings and casual meals.

TurkishTRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
0.5 lb ground beef
1 lb ground lamb
4 pita bread
0.5 cup chopped cilantro
0.5 cup chopped parsley
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon seven spice blend
2 tablespoons olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while flatbread is usually less expensive.

1

Mix beef, lamb, cilantro, parsley, black pepper, red pepper, and seven spice blend in a food processor.

2

Stuff the mixture inside pita bread.

3

Optionally, use larger pita bread, flatten it, and grill it.

4

For smaller pitas, cut them in half, stuff them, and sear meat side down in a pan with a little oil.

5

Finish cooking in the oven.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

ArayesGrilled Pita with Meat

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