Arayes Kafta (Lebanese Kofta in Flatbreads)
Lebanese kafta grilled between thin flatbreads
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pack of Lebanese Flatbreads
- 250 g ground beef
- 1 small onion
- Handful of parsley approximately 1/2 cup
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (tiny pinch)
- 1/2 tsp seven spice
- 1/8 tsp salt (tiny pinch)
- 1/8 tsp of red chilli flakes (optional)
- Sumac for sprinkling
- 1 lemon (wedges)
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the onion and parsley in a food processor
- 2
In a mixing bowl, add the ground beef, spices, salt to the chopped parsley and onions
- 3
Knead together well until evenly distributed. You can also put everything back in the food processor until you have a fine texture
- 4
Open the Lebanese flatbreads carefully and take a tablespoon or two of kafta and spread very thinly (no more than 2mm)
- 5
Place the other half of the bread on top, and prepare the rest of the breads in the same way
- 6
If you are grilling on the barbecue, place in the arayes in a metal basket and clamp down. Grill on both sides for a few minutes until golden.
- 7
If you are using a panini griddle, heat up the hot press and when ready place the arayes for 5-10 minutes checking on it every so often, and turning when one side is done.
- 8
If you are using a hot pan, heat up the pan for 5 minutes at least, then transfer the arayes and press down with a lid, also checking every few minutes until golden on both sides
- 9
Serve with lemon wedges and an extra sprinkle of sumac