Ichkhanian Bakery Lahmadjun in Beirut, Lebanon

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

pomegranate molasses

🥗Healthier: balsamic vinegar

💰Cheaper: honey

Balsamic vinegar offers acidity, while honey provides sweetness.

flatbread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: store-bought naan

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while naan is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Make the flatbread dough by hand.

Prepare meat mixture with half a kilo of fresh ground meat, fresh tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, and parsley.

Mix the ingredients by hand, ensuring everything is fresh and organic.

Roll out the flatbread dough into circles by hand when an order comes in.

Spread the meat mixture evenly over each flatbread.

Place the lahmadjun in the wood-fired oven for baking.

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