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Turkish Pizza Recipe (Lahmachun), Ayran and Spiral Fries - Made Turkish Breakfast for my Family

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Lahmachun

Cultural Context

Lahmachun, often referred to as Turkish pizza, has its roots in the Middle East and is a beloved street food in Turkey. Traditionally, it is enjoyed as a quick meal or snack, often rolled up and eaten by hand. This dish showcases the rich flavors of spiced meat and fresh herbs, reflecting the culinary traditions of the region. Today, lahmachun is popular not only in Turkey but also in various countries with Turkish communities, each adding their unique twist to the recipe.

TurkishTRmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups plain flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp active dry yeast
1 cup lukewarm water
2 tbsp oil
200 gms minced red meat
1 medium onion
3-4 stems fresh coriander
1 medium tomato
1/4 green bell pepper
1/4 red bell pepper, charred, skin removed
2 cloves garlic
salt to taste
red chili powder to taste
1 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp black pepper powder
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 medium boiled potatoes
2 tbsp bread crumbs
2 tbsp corn starch
1 egg
3 tbsp milk or more to adjust the consistency
salt
black pepper to taste

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more economical.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Spinach adds nutrients, while dried parsley is budget-friendly.

1

Prepare the dough by mixing plain flour, salt, active dry yeast, lukewarm water, and oil. Knead until smooth and let it rise.

2

For the meat topping, combine minced red meat, chopped onion, fresh coriander, diced tomato, chopped green and red bell peppers, minced garlic, salt, red chili powder, cumin powder, black pepper powder, oil, and tomato paste in a bowl.

3

Roll out the dough into thin circles, spread the meat topping evenly on each circle.

4

Bake the lahmachun until the edges are crispy and the topping is cooked through.

5

For the spiral fries, mix boiled potatoes with bread crumbs, corn starch, egg, milk, salt, and black pepper to taste.

6

Shape the mixture into spiral fries and fry until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

nut-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Turkish PizzaLahmacun

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