Arayes Kafta
Arayes kafta are quick and easy Lebanese sandwiches which consist of fresh kafta spread thin into pitabread and baked until crispy. This cheesy spin to arayes adds a delightful combination of salty akawi cheese and mozzarella to elevate these sandwiches to the next level.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb. Kafta
- 1 cup Akawi Cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 4 sm. Pita Bread (or 8 tortillas)
- Non-Stick Spray
Instructions
- 1
Soak the akawi cheese in a medium-sized bowl of cold water for 30 minutes. Pat dry using a paper towel and shred using a large box grater. Add the shredded mozzarella and mix to combine.
- 2
Open up the pita and add about ½ cup of kafta and spread it out on one side of the pita (or tortilla) for an even layer of filling.Sprinkle ½ cup of the cheese mixture over the meat and cover with the other half of the pita (or tortilla). Place and additional tortilla on top and cover over the halfpita.
- 3
Arrange the arayes on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spray the top with non-stick spray (I used avocado oil spray).Bake for 10 minutes on 375 until the kafta is fully cooked and cheese has melted. *If using a griddler, start out on medium for the first 6-7 minutes until the meat is almost cooked through, then cook on high for the last few minutes to crisp up.
- 4
Cut the arayes kafta into triangles or in half. Enjoy!