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Armenian Lahmacun with Lettuce

Name: Armenian Lahmacun with Lettuce
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Armenian
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 tsp salt; 200g ground lamb; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 green chili, diced; 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp allspice; salt and pepper to taste; 1 lettuce leaf

A variation of Armenian lahmacun with a fresh lettuce topping for added crunch.

60 minutes4 servings

Method

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, water, and salt. Let rest for 30 minutes.
Cook the ground lamb with onions until browned. Add tomatoes, chili, herbs, and spices. Cook for 15 minutes.
Roll out the dough into thin circles. Spread the meat mixture on each, then top with a lettuce leaf.
Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 10-12 minutes until the bread is crispy.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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