Description
Grilled Lamb Pita Arayes is a delicious Middle Eastern dish featuring spiced ground lamb stuffed in pita bread, grilled to perfection and served with labneh.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900 g ground lamb
- 1 white onion, grated
- 1 tablespoon mashed garlic
- 0.5 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 5 pita breads, halved
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Neutral oil, for frying or grilling
- Labneh, for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, grated onion, mashed garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, allspice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated without overworking the meat.
- Slice each pita in half to create pockets, then carefully open each pocket to allow for filling.
- Divide the lamb mixture evenly and stuff each pita half with a thin, even layer of the seasoned meat, pressing to ensure consistent thickness without overfilling.
- Lightly brush the exterior of each stuffed pita with olive oil to promote browning and prevent burning during cooking.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add 30–45 ml neutral oil to lightly coat the surface. Arrange the stuffed pitas meat side down and sear until the lamb is well browned, then flip to crisp the opposite side. Cook until the bread is golden and the lamb reaches at least 71°C internal temperature.
- If additional cooking is required, transfer the pitas to an oven-safe skillet and bake in a preheated 150°C oven until the lamb is cooked to your preference.
- Allow the arayes to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with labneh on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust the spices according to taste preference.
- Ensure lamb reaches the recommended internal temperature for safety.
- Can serve with fresh vegetables or salad for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg