What it tastes like
Crisp at the edge, flexible in the middle, aromatic, meaty and brightened by lemon.
Lunch or quick dinner · Southeastern Turkey
Lahmacun
Say it: lah-ma-jun
A very thin round of dough spread edge-to-edge with finely minced meat, tomato, pepper and herbs, then baked quickly in a fierce oven.
How to order it
Pile parsley, sliced onion and tomato down the middle, squeeze over lemon, roll it tightly and eat it with your hands.
Good beside it
- Ayran
- Parsley and sumac onion
- Acılı ezme
Dietary note
It is not Turkish pizza and traditionally contains meat. Ask the restaurant directly about allergens in the dough and topping.