Lahmacun
turkishThin bread dough topped with a flavorful mixture of ground meat, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices.
Main ingredients
Recipe
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 250 ml water
- 400 g wheat flour
- 1 tsp salt
For the topping:
- 400 g ground meat
- 1 tomato(es)
- 0.5 onion(s)
- 1 clove(s) garlic
- 0.5 bunch parsley
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 drizzle olive oil
Instructions
Preparing the dough:
- 1Mix the flour, water, and salt in a large bowl.
- 2Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, for about 10 minutes.
- 3Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a floured bowl covered with a cloth.
Preparing the topping:
- 4Roughly chop the onion, garlic, and tomatoes.
- 5Place the vegetables in a blender with the parsley and blend until you get a purée consistency.
- 6Place the ground meat in a large bowl.
- 7Pour the aromatic mixture over the meat and add the tomato paste, paprika, cumin, salt, and olive oil.
- 8Mix well until you get an even mixture.
Assembling the lahmacun:
- 9Divide the dough into small balls (about 10) and roll out each ball into a circle 2 mm thick on a floured surface.
- 10Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of topping over each dough circle, smoothing well to the edges.
- 11Transfer the lahmacun one by one to a hot pan, topping side down, and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 12Flip the lahmacun and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.
To serve:
- 13Let the lahmacun cool slightly.
- 14Serve warm, rolled up with fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley, or with a squeeze of lemon if desired.
About this dish
Lahmacun is a culinary specialty originating from Turkey, often called "Turkish pizza". This traditional dish consists of a thin bread dough topped with a flavorful mixture of ground meat (usually lamb or beef), tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, and spices like cumin and paprika. The mixture is spread over the dough, then the whole thing is baked until the dough is crispy and the topping is well cooked. Lahmacun is usually served rolled up with fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and cilantro, sometimes with a squeeze of lemon. This popular dish is appreciated for its combination of spicy flavors and light texture. In Turkey, lahmacun is often eaten as street food or as a starter in restaurants.
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