Grilled Arayes (Grilled Lamb-Stuffed Pitas with Yogurt Sauce)

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2017, America's Test Kitchen TV

This adaptation of Middle Eastern street food features a deeply flavorful filling in a supercrisp pita.

SERVES 4 to 6

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Inspired by Middle Eastern arayes, these lamb sandwiches are seasoned with herbs and warm spices, pressed between pita rounds, and grilled. Along with traditional cumin, coriander, and onion, we added lemon zest to our meat mixture as well ...

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