Arayes are a popular Middle Eastern dish consisting of pita bread stuffed with a spiced ground lamb mixture, then grilled or baked until crispy and cooked through. This recipe includes a flavorful tahini-yogurt sauce for serving.
1. Grate onion and squeeze out liquid using a clean kitchen towel.
2. Combine onion, grated garlic, parsley, cilantro, spices, and olive oil in a bowl.
3. Thoroughly incorporate mixture with lamb.
4. Cut pita in half, stuff with lamb and drizzle generously with olive oil.
5. Heat heavy bottom pan on medium heat and sear arayes meat side down for 1-2 minutes until it gets a nice crust then toast on the pita sides until golden brown and crisp.
6. Place in an oven set at 350°F until cooked through (10-15 minutes). Meat should register around 155°F.
7. Make sauce by combining all ingredients making sure to adjust for personal taste.
8. Serve arayes with sauce and enjoy.
