Levantine

Authentic Levantine Lahm Bi Ajeen

Thin and crispy Levantine Lahm Bi Ajeen meat flatbreads, seasoned with tomatoes, pomegranate molasses, and pine nuts for the most delicious traditional flavor.

1 h 5 min 4 servings 465 cal/serving Medium 5 views
Authentic Levantine Lahm Bi Ajeen

Instructions

  1. Activating the Yeast
    In a deep bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in half a cup of warm water and let it activate for five minutes. · 5 min
  2. Preparing and Proofing the Dough
    Add the flour, one teaspoon of salt, oil, and the remaining water gradually; knead well for eight minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, then cover and let it rest and rise for thirty minutes. · 30 min
  3. Preparing the Meat Filling
    In another bowl, mix the minced meat with the onion, drained tomatoes, pomegranate molasses, tomato paste, half a teaspoon of salt, seven spices, and black pepper until the ingredients are completely combined.
  4. Preheating the Oven
    Preheat the oven to the highest possible temperature (around 250°C), placing the baking sheet inside the oven so it gets very hot. · 10 min
  5. Rolling the Dough
    Divide the dough into equal small balls and roll each ball out on a floured surface until very thin, in a circular or oval shape.
  6. Spreading the Filling
    Spread a very thin layer of the meat filling over each dough disc, pressing it firmly with your fingertips so it adheres well, then scatter pine nuts on top.
  7. Baking
    Carefully transfer the discs onto the hot baking sheet and bake for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked, browned along the edges, and crisp on the bottom. · 7 min

Nutrition / serving

465
cal
21.4
protein g
54.5
carbs g
18.2
fat g

Chef's tips

The secret to crispy Levantine Lahm Bi Ajeen is draining the onions and tomatoes thoroughly of excess liquid before combining them with the meat, and baking in an intensely hot oven directly on a preheated baking sheet.