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Lahmacun Recipe

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Lahmacun is a delicious Turkish flatbread topped with a flavorful mixture of ground meat, vegetables, and spices. It’s perfect for a casual dinner or a party, and can be customized with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing

For the Topping:

  • 1 lb ground lamb or beef (or a mixture)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped or grated
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. Mix in flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth, then let it rise.
  2. Make the Topping: Combine ground meat, vegetables, tomato paste, herbs, and spices. Mix well.
  3. Assemble and Bake: Divide the dough into balls, roll out thinly, spread topping, and bake until golden and crispy.

Notes

  • You can customize the toppings with additional ingredients like cheese, olives, or jalapenos.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground meat with mushrooms or lentils.
  • Feel free to adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences.

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Keywords: Turkish cuisine, flatbread recipe, ground meat topping

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