{"id":3025,"date":"2020-01-06T15:22:46","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T13:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/?p=3025"},"modified":"2020-05-14T12:23:46","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T09:23:46","slug":"arayes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/?p=3025","title":{"rendered":"Arayes \u2013 meat stuffed pitas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>I can\u2019t believe that 2019 is over. I am not usually the kind of person who says that time flied, but 2019 passed both very quickly and very slowly, if you know what I mean. My only resolution for this year is to take care of my health and cook more often on weekdays. In order to make this happen, I will have to start cooking easy and quick recipes. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To be\nhonest, I am always craving more sophisticated time consuming dishes like <em><a href=\"http:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/shishbarak-meat-dumplings-in-yogurt-sauce\/\">Shishbarak<\/a><\/em>\nor <em><a href=\"http:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/baked-kibbeh-kibbeh-bel-seneyeh\/\">baked\nKibbeh<\/a><\/em>. However, there are lots of Levantine dishes that are equally\ndelicious but take much less time to prepare. This Arayes recipe is no\nexception. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Although\nArayes is usually thought of as a Levantine street food, we actually make it\noften at home. It is one of those dishes that are so satisfying and are a breeze\nto prepare especially if you marinate the meat the night before. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Let\u2019s get cooking!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arayes is\na simple dish consisting of pita bread filled with minced lamb, onions,\ntomatoes, chili peppers and a few spices. To make it start by marinating the minced\nlamb with the vegetables, condiments and the <em><a href=\"http:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/pantry-staples\/seven-spice\/\">seven spice mix<\/a><\/em>\na few hours in advance or overnight. You can also make it without marination, but\nthe meat tastes so much better if it is set aside for a few hours for the\nflavors to develop. Open a pocket in each pita and fill with almost \u00bd cup of\nthe meat mixture, depending on the size of your pita. The pita I use is 18 cm\nin diameter. Brush both sides of the bread with vegetable oil and bake in a\npreheated oven at 220<\/strong><strong>\u00b0<\/strong><strong> C. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1224-scaled.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3027\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1224-scaled.jpg?fit=1707%2C2560&amp;ssl=1\" data-link=\"http:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/?attachment_id=3027\" class=\"wp-image-3027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1224-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1224-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1224-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1224-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1224-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1224-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1237-scaled.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3029\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1237-scaled.jpg?fit=1707%2C2560&amp;ssl=1\" data-link=\"http:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/?attachment_id=3029\" class=\"wp-image-3029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1237-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1237-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1237-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1237-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1237-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1237-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Which\ntype of minced meat should I use?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arayes\nare traditionally prepared with minced lamb. Some people use a mix of minced\nlamb and beef. I have also seen people who use turkey mince. It is totally up\nto you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Should I\nadd parsley?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I know\nthat there are a lot of online versions that add parsley to the minced meat. In\nmy opinion and the opinion of all butchers I know, parsley would make it taste\nlike kofte, which is not the point here. Arayes taste is unique, so I would\nnever add parsley. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Should I\nadd chili pepper?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chili\npeppers are added up to taste. You can also drop it altogether if you don\u2019t\nwant your Arayes spicy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Why do you\nadd mustard?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I know that mustard is not a usual addition, but I started adding it on the advice of our butcher. Trust me when I tell you it adds a hint of spiciness and tanginess without impacting the traditional Arayes taste.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>How long\nshould the meat be marinated for?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Usually for a couple of hours, up to overnight. If there is excess liquid, strain it before stuffing the bread. Else you will end up with a soggy pita.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1246-scaled.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1246-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1246-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1246-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1246-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1246-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_1246-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>What\nkind of pita do you use?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\nusually use medium sized pitas (around 18 cm in diameter). I know not everyone\nhas the luxury of having access to a wide variety of pita bread. You can use\nwhatever you have on hand. Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your\npita.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>How much\nfilling should I add?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In this\nrecipe, I add about \u00bd cup of the meat mixture to each pita. The meat should be\nthin enough to cook quickly. I have seen many versions online with thick meat filling;\nhowever, this is not the traditional way to cook it. Also, a thick filling,\nresults in a dry pita and dry meat. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>How\nshould Arayes be served?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arayes\nare served hot from the oven and are usually cut into quarters and are served\nwith yoghurt. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOR THE\nRECIPE OF THE SEVEN SPICE MIX,<a href=\"http:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/pantry-staples\/seven-spice\/\"> <em>CLICK HERE.<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IF YOU\nTRY THIS RECIPE AND ENJOY IT, PLEASE LEAVE A RATING AND A COMMENT BELOW. YOU\nCAN ALSO TAG ME ON <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebitterolive\/\">INSTAGRAM<\/a><\/em>.\nI WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR CREATIONS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-3031\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"3031\" data-servings=\"10\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-classic\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/arayes-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"baked arayes\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/arayes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/arayes-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 2px\"><\/div>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/?wprm_print=3031\" style=\"color: #333333;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"3031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print<\/a>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftest.thebitterolive.com%2F%3Fp%3D3025&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Ftest.thebitterolive.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F01%2Farayes-scaled.jpg&#038;description=Arayes+%E2%80%93+meat+stuffed+pitas&#038;is_video=false\" onclick=\"window.open(this.href,'targetWindow','toolbar=no,location=no,status=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes,width=500,height=500'); return false;\" data-recipe=\"3031\" style=\"color: #333333;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-pin wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-pin-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" fill=\"#333333\"><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M12,0C5.4,0,0,5.4,0,12c0,5.1,3.2,9.4,7.6,11.2c-0.1-0.9-0.2-2.4,0-3.4c0.2-0.9,1.4-6,1.4-6S8.7,13,8.7,12 c0-1.7,1-2.9,2.2-2.9c1,0,1.5,0.8,1.5,1.7c0,1-0.7,2.6-1,4c-0.3,1.2,0.6,2.2,1.8,2.2c2.1,0,3.8-2.2,3.8-5.5c0-2.9-2.1-4.9-5-4.9 c-3.4,0-5.4,2.6-5.4,5.2c0,1,0.4,2.1,0.9,2.7c0.1,0.1,0.1,0.2,0.1,0.3c-0.1,0.4-0.3,1.2-0.3,1.4c-0.1,0.2-0.2,0.3-0.4,0.2 c-1.5-0.7-2.4-2.9-2.4-4.6c0-3.8,2.8-7.3,7.9-7.3c4.2,0,7.4,3,7.4,6.9c0,4.1-2.6,7.5-6.2,7.5c-1.2,0-2.4-0.6-2.8-1.4 c0,0-0.6,2.3-0.7,2.9c-0.3,1-1,2.3-1.5,3.1C9.6,23.8,10.8,24,12,24c6.6,0,12-5.4,12-12C24,5.4,18.6,0,12,0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Pin<\/a>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Arayes \u2013 meat stuffed pitas<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\">An irresistible mix of spiced meat and crispy bread. A Levantine street food that is a great quick weekday dinner.<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-tag-icon wprm-recipe-course-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M22.707,12.293l-11-11C11.52,1.106,11.265,1,11,1H2C1.448,1,1,1.448,1,2v9c0,0.265,0.105,0.52,0.293,0.707l11,11C12.488,22.903,12.744,23,13,23s0.512-0.098,0.707-0.293l9-9C23.098,13.317,23.098,12.684,22.707,12.293z 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wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-time-icon wprm-recipe-cook-time-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M9,9c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1V4c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S8,3.4,8,4v4C8,8.6,8.4,9,9,9z\"\/><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M4,12c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1V7c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S3,6.4,3,7v4C3,11.6,3.4,12,4,12z\"\/><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M14,12c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1V7c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1s-1,0.4-1,1v4C13,11.6,13.4,12,14,12z\"\/><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M23,14h-5H1c-0.6,0-1,0.4-1,1v3c0,1.7,1.3,3,3,3h13c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3v-1h4c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1v-1C24,14.4,23.6,14,23,14z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">15<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-servings-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M10,0C9.4,0,9,0.4,9,1v4H7V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S5,0.4,5,1v4H3V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S1,0.4,1,1v8c0,1.7,1.3,3,3,3v10c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V12c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3V1C11,0.4,10.6,0,10,0z\"\/><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M19,0c-3.3,0-6,2.7-6,6v9c0,0.6,0.4,1,1,1h2v6c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V1C20,0.4,19.6,0,19,0z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-normal\">10<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">pitas<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-3031-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular\" data-recipe=\"3031\" data-servings=\"10\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Meat mixture<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">800<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">minced lamb<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">medium sized tomatoes<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">small onion<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">small chili pepper<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped (optional)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vegetable oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pomegranate molasses<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">mustard<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1.5<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">seven spices<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">black pepper<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cinnamon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">nutmeg<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or to taste<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To assemble<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">10<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pita bread<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Vegetable oil<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">as needed to brush the pitas<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-3031-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"3031\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3031-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\">In a bowl, add all ingredients under meat mixture. Cover with nylon wrap and allow to marinate in the fridge for a couple of hours or up to overnight.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3031-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 220\u00b0 C.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3031-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Spread a thin layer of meat inside each pita, about \u00bd cup.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3031-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Brush both sides of pita with vegetable oil.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3031-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure meat is fully cooked and both sides are crispy. <\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Read tips above.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I can\u2019t believe that 2019 is over. 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