Think of it as a SOS version of lahmacun for all those nights youve got no time to cook.
And an interesting way to use chicken mince, which can be so dull and bland!
But the main point I want to make here isversatility.
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There are loads of substitution options, and its hard to go wrong!
Spiced meat topping
Heres what you need for the meat topping.
), beef, turkey, even pork.
The spicing for the topping works with everything, and the cook time remains the same.
Baharat(aka Lebanese 7 Spice) is the shortcut spice here.
Tomato paste Used in the meat mix for traditional Lebanese pizza.
Adds a touch of colour and flavour.
I substituted ketchup in an emergency.
It wasnt exactly the same, but it worked!
Garlic Because we love how much the Lebanese love garlic.
But it is by no means essential.
2. lebanese bread for the base
Are you familiar with this large pita bread?
Its a staple at every grocery store here in Australia!
Dont worry if you cant get it.
This recipe will work with any flatbread.
Lebanese bread this is a key in of flatbread that is sold in every grocery store here in Australia.
Its not bready,like thistype of pita pocket, which is why it cooks up crispy quite quickly.
Tortillaswill work, though they wont be quite as crispy.
Id make thenquesadillastyle (spread with meat, toppings, fold then fry).
TOPPING OPTIONS
I cant stress enough though toppings are essential, else its a little boring.
Goats cheese is extra excellent!
Got leftovers from last weeksGoat Cheese Risoni?
Other ideas Labne, yogurt, sour cream,avocado sauce(yes!
),tahini sauceorwhipped tahini yogurt saucewould also be fabulous.
Essentially, a crumble or drizzle of something a little creamy goes a long way here.
Extra virgin olive oil Chicken mince is so lean, so this too is highly recommended.
Though, if you use a creamy drizzle sauce in place of feta, you mightnt need it.
Everything elsepictured is recommended but not essential!
Red pepper flakes Because a little fiery heat makes everything more interesting!
Parsley or coriander/cilantro For some fresh green and herby touch.
Substitute with dried oregano (sprinkle it on top, like we doGreek Salad).
Lemon Nice fresh finish, channeling the tangy touch you get from sumac in real Lebanese Pizza.
But you get the idea.
Mixthe spiced meat topping ingredients in a bowl.
Trimthe Lebanese bread so it fits in your pan.
Only trim along one side so the bread stays together.
Pan size I use my large non-stick pan which is 30cm/12 wide (this one).
Spreadthe meat all over the bread, like you would peanut butter on toast!
It will be and should be fairly thin.
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Pan frythe meat side down for 1 1/2 minutes on high heat until there are some golden patches.
No longer chicken mince dries out in a flash!
Crisp base Turn with tongs (the meat sticks!)
Baseline is feta or goats cheese + olive oil, everything else just makes it even better.
Cut like pizza then devour!
And final words of advice dont get hung up on having the exact ingredients listed.
This recipe is more of a blueprint for you to use and make your own with what youve got!
Hope you’re able to find 8 minutes in your day to give this a go.
I promise you wont regret it.
Funnily enough, thats where this recipe started!
See Development Woe tales in the FAQ section below.
8 minute Lebanese pizza FAQ
Development woes?
None for this actual recipe but plenty leading up to it!
This came into existence because I was determined to expand my chicken mince repertoire.
In theory, it shouldve worked.
In reality, it was bland.
I tried twice, dialling up the spicing, but it was still no good.
It was so, so delicious, and kept getting more delicious the more toppings I put on it.
Tell me about the testing you did!
This recipe was a cinch!
Its a low-risk fast recipe so I didnt need to do much testing on the cooking process.
8 minute Lebanese Pizzas (Lahmacun!)
But you know what I mean!
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