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Middle Eastern Arayes

Recipe by letskwoowk on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 5 to cook. These Middle Eastern Arayes are a quick, budget‑friendly snack that packs a savory beef and spice filling into a crispy flatbread pocket. The simple ingredients—bread, parsley, onion, beef, spices, and garlic—come together in just a few minutes, making it an ideal meal for busy days. The result is a flavorful, satisfying bite that feels like a comforting college staple.

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Middle Eastern Arayes by letskwoowk, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Fold the tortilla over the filling to create a pocket.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The bread closes around the beef and aromatics to hold the filling.

  2. Pan‑fry the folded tortillas until golden brown and crispy.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The bread turns crisp and golden as the filling heats through.

Tips while you cook

Fold Before Cooking
Place the seasoned beef filling on the bread and fold it into a pocket before pan‑frying.
Watch for Golden Brown
Pan‑fry the folded pockets until they turn golden brown and become crispy.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Arayes, 4 ways

Four creators posted their own. Most use onion and garlic cloves.

  1. Panacea Palm25 min16 ingr.Only this one uses coriander, green chillies and smoked paprika
  2. Michael Duarte30 min19 ingr.Only this one uses jalapenos, ground cumin and sumac
  3. letskwoowk15 min6 ingr.Only this one uses bread and beef
  4. Ben50 min4 ingr.Only this one uses lentils, olive oil and tahini
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