Arayes (Stuffed Pita with Spiced Beef)

• 份量: 4 servings
• 准备时间: 15 minutes
• 总时间: 30 minutes

配料

1 medium onion, peeled and roughly chopped

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1/4 capsicum, roughly chopped

1 green chilli or jalapeño (use green thai bird’s eye chillies for extra kick), stem removed

1 lb (454 g) ground beef

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp ground allspice

¼ tsp ground coriander

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp onion powder (optional)

½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

½ tsp salt (or to taste)

½ tsp ground black pepper

4 pita breads

Olive oil, enough to coat arayes

1 -2 stalks cilantro leaves, chopped for garnish

Lemon wedges

步骤

Make the filling

In a food processor, pulse the onion, green chillies, garlic, and cilantro until finely minced. Alternatively, you can finely chop everything by hand.

Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add the ground beef, and the ground spices: paprika, cumin, allspice, coriander, onion powder, garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.

Prepare the pita

Cut each pita in half to create two pockets (you should have 8 halves).

Gently open each pocket. If your pitas are stiff, microwave them for a few seconds to soften.

Scoop about 2–3 tablespoon or about a golf ball size of the meat mixture, squeezing out excess liquid if necessary.

Stuff the mixture into the pita pocket, pressing it flat so it spreads evenly inside. Don’t overstuff—we don’t want the pockets to break. Traditionally the filling is kept thin so it cooks through, but if you’re air frying or oven baking, you can go a little thicker for a heartier bite.

Cook the arayes (3 methods)

Oven: Preheat to 200°C (400°F). Line tray with baking paper and spread olive oil on it. Arrange arayes on the sheet, and brush more olive oil over the top. Bake for 15–20 minutes, flipping once halfway through.

Air Fryer: Preheat to 180°C (350°F). Brush or spray the arayes generously with olive oil. Air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Stovetop: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush each pita generously with olive oil on both sides. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until golden brown and crisp on the outside and the meat is fully cooked inside.

Serve

Serve hot and enjoy! Option to serve with an easy garlic yogurt dip, or the not-so-traditional option, with some chilli sauce OR crispy chilli oil!