Lahmacun, also known as Turkish pizza, is a delicious and savory dish consisting of a thin, crispy dough topped with a spiced ground meat mixture and fresh vegetables. Here’s a detailed recipe to help you recreate this flavorful Turkish favorite at home:
Lahmacun: Turkish Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- About 1 cup warm water
For the Topping:
- 1/2 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon red pepper paste (optional, for extra spice)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
For Serving:
- Fresh lettuce
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh mint
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Lemon wedges
- Sumac (optional)