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Turkish Lamb Lahmacun

Four thin, round Turkish flatbreads topped with minced lamb, vegetables, herbs, and spices.

Lahmacun is a thin flatbread topped with a mixture of minced meat and vegetables, associated with Turkish cuisine. Versions use lamb or beef; this recipe chooses lamb and combines it with tomato, pepper, parsley, walnuts, and sumac. Serve it freshly baked with lemon; it can be rolled up and eaten by hand.

Total time85 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings4
Turkish Lamb Lahmacun
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Ingredient allergens

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  • Tree nuts

    Walnuts

Ingredients without verified allergen data 14

Ingredients without verified allergen data: Wheat flour, Warm water, Dry yeast, Salt for the dough, Olive oil, Minced lamb, Onion, Green pepper, Tomato, Fresh parsley, Sweet paprika, Lemon juice, Sumac, Salt for the topping.

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Method

  1. 01

    Make the dough

    Mix the flour, dry yeast, and salt for the dough. Add the warm water and olive oil. Knead for 7–8 minutes, until the dough is smooth and no longer sticks to your hands.

    Ready to continue when: The dough is smooth and no longer sticks to your hands.

    8 min
  2. 02

    Let the dough rise

    Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and leave it to rest for 45 minutes, until it has increased in size.

    Ready to continue when: The dough has increased in size and looks airier.

    45 min
  3. 03

    Mix the topping

    Finely chop the onion, green pepper, tomato, and parsley. Mix them with the lamb, walnuts, sweet paprika, lemon juice, sumac, and salt for the topping.

    Ready to continue when: The meat and vegetables are evenly combined, and the vegetables still have some texture.

    10 min
  4. 04

    Divide and roll out

    Divide the dough into four equal portions, shape them into balls, and let them rest for 10 minutes. Roll each one into a very thin circle about 14–16 cm wide.

    Ready to continue when: There are four round, thin circles of even thickness.

    10 min
  5. 05

    Top and bake

    Preheat the oven to 250 °C. Divide the topping among the four circles and spread it in a thin layer, pressing gently. Bake for 8–10 minutes.

    Temperature: 250 °C / 482 °F

    Ready to continue when: The edges are beginning to brown and the topping is cooked.

    10 min

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