Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Arayes Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 400g minced lamb
- • 1 small onion, finely grated
- • 2 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp sweet paprika
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- • 3 pita breads
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Combine the lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and parsley in a bowl.
2
Phase 2
Split each pita into pockets and spread a thin layer of the meat mixture inside.
3
Phase 3
Brush both sides of the stuffed pitas with olive oil.
4
Phase 4
Grill or pan-fry over medium heat for about 3 minutes per side until the bread is crisp and the meat is cooked through.
5
Phase 5
Rest for 2 minutes, then cut into wedges.
6
Phase 6
Serve hot with tahini sauce for dipping.