Turkish Lahmacun

Turkish Lahmacun

A delicious and spicy Turkish flatbread topped with a savory meat mixture, perfect for dinner or a snack.

60 min prep4 servings350 cal

TurkishOmnivoreSnackDinner
By Nate

Ingredients

  • Strong white bread flour (500g)
  • Fast action yeast (10g)
  • Corn flour (For sprinkling)
  • Tomatoes (2)
  • Green chillies (2)
  • Spring onions (4, chopped)
  • Parsley (1 bunch)
  • Ground beef (250g)
  • Chilli flakes (2 tsp)
  • Ground cumin (Pinch)
  • Allspice (1 tsp)
  • Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Lemon (½)
  • Red onion (1)

Instructions

Steps

  1. In a large bowl, sift 500g strong white bread flour and create a well in the center. Sprinkle in 10g fast action yeast and pour 125ml water over it, then cover with a thin layer of flour. Let it sit in a warm area for 15 minutes until you see cracks on the surface.
  2. Add 250ml water and 1 tsp salt to the mixture. Use your hands to combine and knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes elastic and non-sticky. If necessary, add a bit more flour. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes until it doubles in size.
  3. Preheat your oven to its highest setting (around 240°C/220°C fan/gas 9) and lightly dust one or two baking trays with corn flour.
  4. To prepare the tomatoes, pour boiling water over 2 tomatoes, let them sit briefly, then peel off the skins. Halve the tomatoes, remove the stalks and seeds, and chop the flesh.
  5. Slice 2 green chillies in half, remove the stalks, seeds, and white inner membrane, then rinse. Cut into fine strips and then into small dice.
  6. In a bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, diced chillies, 4 chopped spring onions, a chopped bunch of parsley, 250g ground beef, 2 tsp chilli flakes, a pinch of ground cumin, 1 tsp allspice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper. Mix well.
  7. Knead the dough briefly, divide it into four equal balls, and roll each into a thin circle. Place them on the prepared trays and spread a thin layer of the meat mixture over each.
  8. Bake the flatbreads for 10-15 minutes until the edges start to darken. Once out of the oven, top with roughly chopped parsley, sliced 1 red onion, and a few drops of ½ lemon juice. Enjoy immediately!

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