Lahmacun is a popular dish of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean origin. Often referred to as "Turkish pizza," it consists of a thin, round piece of dough topped with a mixture of minced meat, usually lamb or beef, combined with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a variety of spices such as paprika and cumin. Unlike pizza, lahmacun does not include cheese. After being baked, it is typically served with fresh parsley, lemon, and sometimes vegetables like tomatoes or onions. Lahmacun is usually rolled or folded and eaten by hand, making it a popular street food in regions where it is served.
Lahmacun
Turkish
Middle Eastern and Turkish flatbread with toppings
Characteristic of:
Arabic cuisine
Armenian cuisine
Assyrian cuisine
Iraqi cuisine
Israeli cuisine
Lebanese cuisine
Levantine cuisine
Syrian cuisine
Turkish cuisine
From see also:
Karadeniz pidesitr
Also known as:
Turkish:
Lahmajoun
Wikidata ID:
Q1414887
Wikipedia title:
Lahmacun
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