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Lahmacun

Name: Lahmacun
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 200 grams ground lamb or beef; 1 medium, finely chopped tomato; 1 small, finely chopped onion; 1 small, finely chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 cup, chopped parsley; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp cumin; 2 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt; 3/4 cup water

Lahmacun is a thin, round piece of dough topped with a spiced mixture of minced meat, vegetables, and herbs, often enjoyed rolled or folded. It is a popular street food in Turkey, celebrated for its savory, tangy flavors and quick preparation. This dish holds cultural significance as a communal and accessible meal enjoyed across socio-economic classes.

12 ingredients

savoryspicyherbaceousumamitangy

Culinary DNA Preview

Turkish70%

Americas20%

Middle Eastern10%

Ingredients

all-purpose flour
2 cups
ground lamb or beef
200 grams
tomato
1 medium, finely chopped
onion
1 small, finely chopped
red bell pepper
1 small, finely chopped
parsley
1/4 cup, chopped
garlic
2 cloves, minced
paprika
1 tsp
cumin
1/2 tsp
olive oil
2 tbsp
salt
to taste
water
3/4 cup

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Lahmacun has roots in ancient Anatolian and Middle Eastern cuisines, evolving through Ottoman culinary traditions that blended various regional influences. Its name derives from Arabic, meaning 'meat with dough.'

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Turkish70%

ingredients+techniques

Americas20%

ingredient_origin

Middle Eastern10%

ingredients+techniques

Techniques

kneading rolling spreading baking

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