Appetizers & nibbles
Arayech (arayech)
Arayech are small flatbreads filled with spiced minced meat, folded into little rolls or triangles and cooked in a pan or in the oven. They are tasty bites served as appetisers or at celebrations.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Garniture
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Nutrition facts
501 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 23.6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 53.8 g
- of which sugars
- 2.9 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 3.6 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Mix the flour and salt, then gradually add the olive oil and lukewarm water to form a soft dough.
- Knead for five minutes, cover and leave to rest for 30 minutes.
- Fry the chopped onion and garlic in a little oil, then add the minced meat, tomato purée, spices and salt. Cook until the meat is well done, then let it cool.
- Stir the parsley into the cooled filling.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out very thinly into discs.
- Place a spoonful of filling on each disc, fold the edges over the filling to make a small triangle or roll, and seal well.
- Cook the arayech in an oiled pan over medium heat for about three to four minutes per side, until golden.
Variations and tips
Oven version. Brush the arayech with beaten egg and bake at 200 °C for 15 to 20 minutes.
Vegetarian version. Replace the meat with mashed chickpeas seasoned with cumin and lemon.
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Original Ecomely recipe.