🇹🇷 Turkey recipe

Lahmacun

Lahmacun is a beloved Turkish street food featuring an ultra-thin, crispy flatbread spread with a flavorful mixture of minced lamb, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and fresh herbs. Rolled up with fresh parsley, lemon juice, and sumac, each bite delivers a burst of bright, savory flavor.

Prep30 mins
Cook7 mins
Serves8
Difficultymedium
Lahmacun, a Turkey dish

Ingredients

  • 300g plain flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 5g instant yeast (1 tsp)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 150ml warm water
  • 250g ground lamb (or a mix of lamb and beef)
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, finely diced (seeds removed)
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 long green peppers (sivri biber), finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp red pepper paste (biber salcasi)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1.5 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes (pul biber)
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • Fresh parsley, sliced onion, lemon wedges, and sumac for serving

Method

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Nutrition per serving

Calories
270
Protein
11 g
Carbs
37 g
Fat
7 g

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