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Lamb Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)

Lamb Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)
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Lamb Lahmacun, often referred to as Turkish Pizza, is a mouthwatering dish featuring spiced ground lamb on a crispy flatbread base. This delightful meal is perfect for gatherings or casual dinners, offering a unique culinary experience that everyone will enjoy. With its aromatic blend of spices and fresh herbs, coupled with a zesty tahini sauce, each bite is bursting with flavor. Plus, this recipe is incredibly versatile; you can customize the toppings to suit your taste. Whether served as an appetizer or the main course, Lamb Lahmacun promises to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pizza dough
  • 1 pound ground lamb (or a mix of ground lamb and beef)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • ½ teaspoon sumac
  • 1 small red bell pepper (chopped)
  • ½ small red onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 1 small tomato (seeds removed and chopped)
  • Small handful of fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 Persian cucumbers (peeled and diced)
  • 1 large tomato (seeded and diced)
  • Fresh mint leaves (chopped)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • ½ cup tahini
  • Small handful of parsley or cilantro
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Water (to thin the sauce)
  • ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon ground sumac
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • Chopped parsley (optional)
  • Additional sumac
  • Aleppo pepper flakes
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a pizza stone inside if available.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
  3. In a bowl, combine ground lamb with spices and chopped vegetables; mix well.
  4. Spread the lamb mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.
  5. Transfer to the hot pizza stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
  6. While baking, prepare the tahini sauce by blending tahini with parsley or cilantro, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and water.
  7. Serve warm topped with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, mint leaves, red onion slices, drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice.

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