- What kind of cumin should I use?
- Use ground Cumin (not Caraway seeds!). The flavor profiles are completely different.
Cumin-Spiced Lahmacun
The spices of the East meet in this recipe. The earthy, warm flavor of ground cumin combined with the sweetness of paprika makes this variation special. This Lahmacun is for those who appreciate complex, deep flavors where aromatics take precedence over pure heat.
Ingredients
3 3/4
cups
All-Purpose Flour
1 1/4
cups
Water
1
packet
Yeast
10
oz
Ground Meat
1
tsp
Ground Cumin
1
tsp
Paprika
1
medium
Onion
2
cloves
Garlic
2
whole
Tomatoes
1
bunch
Parsley
2
tbsp
Oil
1
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Sugar
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Equipment Needed
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Rolling pin
Allergen Information
Wheat
Instructions
1
✓
Prepare the yeast dough as usual (flour, water, yeast, salt, sugar).
2
✓
For the topping, chop vegetables finely and mix with meat. Add the ground cumin and paprika. These spices provide the 'soul' of the dish.
Tip: You can briefly bloom the spices in the oil before mixing with the meat to release their essential oils.
3
✓
Roll dough thin, spread spicy meat mix.
4
✓
Bake in a hot oven until crispy.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 3 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/4 cups Water
- 1 packet Yeast
- 10 oz Ground Meat
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 whole Tomatoes
- 1 bunch Parsley
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar