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Lahmajoun

Armenia

Both Armenia and Turkey claim the original. The dispute is unresolvable and both versions are excellent.

Armenian flatbread with spiced lamb — paper-thin flatbread topped with minced lamb, tomato and herbs, rolled up and eaten with lemon and parsley. Both Armenia and Turkey claim the original.

Authentic Armenia Lahmajoun recipe
Prep
30 mins
Cook
10 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
420 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400gplain flour
7gdried yeast
220mlwarm water
1 tspsalt
300glamb mince
2tomatoes, blended
1onion, grated
1 tspcumin
1 tsppaprika
parsley and lemonto serve

Method

1

Make dough. Prove 1 hour. Mix mince with tomato, onion and spices.

2

Roll dough paper thin. Spread meat mix over entire surface.

3

Bake at 250°C for 8-10 minutes until edges char.

4

Serve rolled up with parsley and lemon.

Chef's Tip

Roll paper thin and bake at maximum heat — lahmajoun must be almost charred at the edges.

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