{"id":18132,"date":"2023-09-22T11:13:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T08:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iyiturkey.com\/?p=18132"},"modified":"2023-09-22T11:15:35","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T08:15:35","slug":"lahmacun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iyiturkey.com\/ar\/lahmacun\/","title":{"rendered":"Lahmacun"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lahmacun, sometimes referred to as “Turkish pizza” or “Armenian pizza,” is a popular and delicious dish in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. It consists of a thin, round, unleavened dough that is topped with a flavorful mixture of ground meat, vegetables, and spices. Lahmacun is typically baked in a hot oven or on a hot griddle until the dough is crispy and the topping is cooked to perfection.<\/p>\n

Here’s a breakdown of the key components and preparation of lahmacun:<\/p>\n

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  1. Dough<\/strong>: The dough for lahmacun is usually made from basic ingredients such as flour, water, salt, and sometimes a bit of olive oil. It is rolled out into thin rounds, similar in size to a personal-sized pizza crust. Unlike traditional pizza dough, lahmacun dough is quite thin and unleavened, resulting in a crispy texture.<\/li>\n
  2. Topping<\/strong>: The topping for lahmacun consists of a mixture made from ground meat, typically lamb or beef, although some variations use a combination of both. To this meat, various seasonings are added, including finely chopped onions, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, paprika, cumin, and sometimes a hint of lemon juice or pomegranate molasses. This mixture is spread thinly and evenly over the dough.<\/li>\n
  3. Baking<\/strong>: Lahmacun is traditionally baked in a very hot oven or on a hot griddle, similar to the way pizza is cooked in a wood-fired oven. This high heat ensures that the dough becomes crispy and the meat topping is cooked quickly, usually within a few minutes.<\/li>\n
  4. Serving<\/strong>: Once cooked, lahmacun is typically served hot and fresh out of the oven. It is often garnished with additional fresh ingredients, such as a squeeze of lemon juice, parsley, and sometimes fresh herbs like mint or arugula. It’s common to roll or fold the lahmacun and eat it like a wrap or sandwich.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Lahmacun is a popular street food and snack in many countries across the Middle East and Mediterranean, including Turkey, Armenia, Lebanon, and Syria. It is usually served as an appetizer or a quick meal and is known for its combination of savory, spicy, and tangy flavors. It’s a versatile dish and can be customized to suit individual tastes, making it a beloved food option in the region and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Lahmacun, sometimes referred to as “Turkish pizza” or “Armenian pizza,” is a popular and delicious dish in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. It consists of a thin, round, unleavened dough that is topped with a flavorful mixture of ground meat, vegetables, and spices. Lahmacun is typically baked in a hot oven or on a hot […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18134,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[140,104],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-turkish-traditional-food","category-food-drink"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iyiturkey.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18132","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iyiturkey.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iyiturkey.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iyiturkey.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iyiturkey.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18132"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iyiturkey.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18132\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iyiturkey.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iyiturkey.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18132"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iyiturkey.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18132"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iyiturkey.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18132"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}