Name: Arayes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 500 grams ground meat ((beef or lamb or chicken)); 1 large onion ((approx 100g)); 50 gram fresh parsley ((approx 2 cups)); 2 garlic cloves (optional); 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses (optional); 1/2 tsp allspice powder; 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder; 6 pita bread; olive oil (to brush ); 3 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 cup tahini; 1/3 to 1/2 cup cold water; 1 garlic clove (minced); 1/2 tsp salt ((or to taste))

Lebanese

Bowl

Whisk

Process the onion, garlic (if using) and parsley in a chopper or pulse them in a food processor or use your knife to chop them very finely.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat with the chopped items, ground spices and pomegranate molasses. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Keep covered until needed. You may make this a day ahead and keep refrigerated.

Prepare the tahini sauce by whisking the tahini and lemon juice until fluffy. Whisk in cold water a little at a time until it reaches a thick pouring consistency. You may not need all of the water. Lastly, stir in the salt and minced garlic.

Stack the pita bread and cut using a knife into half or quarters.

Spread the meat mixture on one side of each pita triangle using about 2-3 tablespoons for each piece. You may drizzle a tsp of the prepared tahini sauce before closing. Close the pita bread pressing lightly.

Place the stuffed pita on a lined baking sheet and brush the tops with olive oil.

Bake the arayes for a total of 10-15 minutes. Serve hot with the remaining tahini sauce or any yoghurt dip.

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