You're Probably Sleeping on Arayes

Summary by Krater

This video covers how to make arayes at home, explaining the spice mixture, meat preparation, pita stuffing, and cooking methods, and concludes with tips for alternative ingredients and preparation shortcuts.

From the video

Answers: How do you make arayes?

• arayes recipe
• baharat spice blend
• ground beef preparation
• pita stuffing technique
• grilling arayes

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion
• 1 bunch parsley
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp Seven Spice (Baharat)
• 2 tablespoons ground allspice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• olive oil
• pita
• tortilla
• up to a cup coarse breadcrumbs

What it concludes

• Allspice, cumin, and coriander are the three non-negotiable must-haves for the arayes meat mix.
• Using 80/20 ground beef with 15% fat is ideal for arayes.
• Adding breadcrumbs to the meat mix stretches the meat and helps absorb fatty juices when cooking.
• Using store-bought tortillas can substitute pita bread for an easier alternative.