Discover how to make delicious street food Lahmacun in your own kitchen with this simple guide!
I will share with you the secret to a perfectly crispy and delicious lahmacun without needing a wood oven. Follow the process step by step, using basic ingredients and easy instructions.
Soon, you'll be cooking up homemade Lahmacun that's just as tasty as what you'd find in a restaurant.
What is Lahmacun
Homemade Turkish Lahmacun (or Lahmajun-Lahmajoun) is a super-thin crispy flatbread topped with minced beef or lamb mixed with vegetables, herbs, and spices.
Lahmacun (or Lahmajoun) wrap made with fresh parsley leaves, a few slices of red onions, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice served with a glass of Ayran (Turkish Yogurt Drink) is the perfect lunchtime snack!
Just like Arayes (Meat Stuffed Pita), this flatbread pizza is also commonly enjoyed as a snack or appetizer, with a side of yogurt sauce or a salad on the side.
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What Ingredients Do I Need?
Lahmacun is similar to Kiymali Turkish Pide but the dough is thinner and is shaped round instead of a boat shape.
These are the ingredients for meat filling for making Lahmacun in your own kitchen.
Please check the recipe card in the blog post for the full ingredients list with measurements, complete recipe method, recipe notes, and nutritional information.
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Prepare the Dough
Making your homemade Lahmacun Turkish Pizza is easier than you think. Start with preparing the dough.
To make the dough, place the water, olive oil, and salt in a bowl and then mix them until combined. Add enough flour to have the dough come together and then form a soft and slightly sticky dough.
Knead the dough for 5-6 minutes, until it is elastic, smooth, and not sticky anymore.
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Divide the Dough
Once the dough is smooth, divide it into 6 balls (approximately 90 grams each) and place them on a lightly floured tray or worktop.
Cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel or cling film and let them rest at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
This step is necessary for the dough to relax and makes it easier to roll out.
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Prepare the Meat Filling
Place onion, peppers (both green and red), tomatoes, garlic, and chili (if using fresh) in a food processor.
Finely chop them using the pulse function. Be careful at this stage not to turn them into purée.
Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and add the mince, tomato paste, pepper paste, finely chopped parsley, black pepper, paprika, and salt.
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Heat a Large Pan and Shape the Lahmacun
Preheat the oven to 230° C (450° F) and then line a large sheet tray with parchment paper. Set it aside.
Roll out a dough ball into a thin circle size of 25 cm (9 ½") Ø. If your pan is smaller than that, roll the dough ball small enough to fit in it.
Gently place the dough circle in the hot pan. Spread ⅙ of the mixture on a dough circle evenly and thinly, including the edges. Gently press on the filling to make sure it sticks to the dough.
Cook it for 4-5 minutes or until you see some brown spots at the bottom.
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Finish Baking Lahmacun in the Oven
Transfer the lahmacun to your prepared baking sheet.
Bake them in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until they are crispy on the outside and the filling is thoroughly cooked. Transfer them to a large plate and then cover them with tin foil or a clean kitchen towel while the rest of the lahmacuns are baking.
You can prepare the second dough ball while the first one is baking. Repeat with the remaining dough balls and filling.
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What to Serve with Lahmacun?
The typical way to enjoy Lahmacun is by topping it with fresh parsley leaves, red onion, tomato, and cucumber slices.
You can add a generous squeeze of lemon juice to enhance the flavors.
To complement the dish, make sure to have a glass of refreshing Turkish Yogurt Drink - Ayran!
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I hope you enjoy the process of making this delicious Turkish Lahmacun as much as you enjoy eating it! 🙂
Bon appétit! / Afiyet olsun!
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