Directions
Step 1
Make the spicy aioli: In a small bowl, whisk collectively the mayonnaise, sambal oelek, lime juice, and XO sauce. Put aside.
Step 2
Make the arayes: To a meals processor, add the cilantro, parsley, garlic, bell pepper, and onion, and chop till fantastic. Switch to a fine-mesh strainer set over a medium bowl and permit to empty for quarter-hour.Â
Step 3
In a big bowl, stir collectively the meat, salt, cumin, and coriander. Add the chopped greens and knead along with your fingers till the components are absolutely integrated and the combination is elastic.
Step 4
Utilizing a small spoon, unfold a fair layer of the meat combination inside every pita, dividing the filling equally among the many eight pita halves (the meat layer ought to be seen from the lower facet of the pita).Â
Step 5
Place a rack within the middle of the oven and preheat to 400°F. In the meantime, preheat a big grill pan over medium warmth. When the pan is sizzling, add the pitas and prepare dinner, flipping as soon as, till deep brown, 2–3 minutes per facet. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip and proceed baking till the pitas are crispy and the filling is cooked by, 5 minutes extra.
Step 6
Serve the arayes sizzling with the spicy aioli and lemon wedges.Â
