Arais
Serving: Half a pita (~150 g)
Arais is pita stuffed with spiced ground meat and grilled until crisp, so the bread soaks up the meat juices. It is a rich, savory street-food and home favorite.
Nutrition per serving
Good to know
- The ground meat is usually lamb or beef, which sets the fat content.
- Grilling crisps the pita and renders some of the fat out.
- It is usually served with tahini and salad, which add to the plate.
Logging tip
Arais is rich and varies by stand — snap yours so Nishnush reads the real portion.
Common questions
How many calories are in arais? +
Half a stuffed pita (~150 g) is about 380 calories — roughly 28 g carbs, 22 g fat and 18 g protein. Leaner meat lowers the fat.
Is arais healthy? +
It is protein-rich but also fatty from the meat and the oil-crisped pita. Leaner mince, plenty of salad and a modest portion keep it balanced.
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