Embark on a culinary journey to discover the essence of "mamas lahmajoon lagh ma jun," a delectable dish that embodies the richness of Armenian cuisine. This enticing dish, often referred to as the Armenian pizza, is a testament to the vibrant flavors and textures that Armenian cuisine is renowned for. As we delve into the art of crafting this mouthwatering delicacy, we will unravel the secrets behind its captivating flavors, exploring the perfect balance of spices, herbs, and fresh ingredients that come together to create a truly unforgettable experience.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
LAHMAJOON (ARMENIAN PIZZA)
With my family's Armenian background, I grew up surrounded by great cooks. Since Armenian food is time-consuming and labor-intensive, cooking for any party started weeks in advance. I learned to cook from my mom but have revamped many of her dishes to make them healthier, simpler and quicker, like this version of Armenian Pizza. -Jean L. Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Place tortillas on greased baking sheets. Spread 1/4 cup of meat mixture onto each tortilla to within 1/2 in. of edges (tortillas will not be completely covered). Bake at 425° for 9-12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and edges of tortillas begin to brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
LAHMAHJOON (ARMENIAN PIZZA)
These savory pizzas are bathed in a tomato and lamb topping, then cut into wedges to serve. Served hot or cold, these may be an appetizer, or put a little salad in the middle, and fold up like a taco for a quick meal.
Provided by KIMLEFEBVRE
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Ground
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place ground lamb in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and break into small pieces until mostly browned. Drain any excess grease. Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent. Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste, then season with parsley, basil, mint, cumin, and if using, cayenne. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and refrigerate overnight to blend the flavors.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Distribute the lamb mixture evenly over the tortillas, and spread out to the edges. Place the tortillas onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven and place the lahmahjoons onto a large piece of aluminum foil so that two of them are meat side to meat side, then stack the pairs together, and bring the foil up over the top to keep warm. These can be served hot or cold. Cut into small wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 888 mg, Sugar 11.7 g
ARMENIAN PIZZA - LAHMAJOUN
This is an individual size 'pizza' made with a ground meat mixture. After baking you can roll it up and eat it plain, or with a squeeze of lemon. I love it with melted grated jack and chedder cheese,lettuce and tomato taco style! They are delicious! Also, when cool, stack with wax paper in between, bag and freeze. Heat in microwave. Normally my family doubles this recipe and we have a marathon with my Dad manning the oven and my Mom and I preparing the pizzas. The kids love to grab one or two out of the freezer after school. Feel free to adjust seasonings to taste and definitely use the tortillas rather than pita bread!
Provided by manushag
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h20m
Yield 30 pizza, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except tortillas together in a large bowl.
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Spread meat mixture thinly on each tortilla.
- Bake on large cookie sheets at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
LAHMAJOON
The traditional taste of Armenia will be a favorite! These little meat pizzas are usually made with lamb, but beef works just as well.
Provided by Jane
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Beef
Time 3h50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 cup warm water. Allow to stand approximately 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, 3 tablespoons shortening, remaining sugar, remaining water and the yeast preparation. Knead until smooth. Use the remaining shortening to remove any dough sticking to the sides of the bowl, and to remove dough from fingers. Cover with a towel and place in a warm location until doubled in size, about 2 to 3 hours.
- In a medium bowl, mix ground beef, tomatoes, onions, parsley, green bell pepper, salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly flour a large baking sheet.
- On a lightly floured surface, form dough into 12 balls. Separate each ball in half. Roll halves into balls. Place balls on the prepared baking sheet. Allow to stand approximately 10 minutes.
- Roll balls into 7 inch diameter circles. Spread approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons meat mixture over each circle. Bake in the preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink and dough is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 32.2 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 393.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
Tips:
- To make the dough, you can use either all-purpose flour or bread flour. Bread flour will give you a chewier crust, while all-purpose flour will give you a more tender crust.
- If you don't have a meat grinder, you can chop the meat very finely by hand.
- Be sure to drain the excess liquid from the meat mixture before adding it to the dough.
- To make the lahmajoon, you can either bake it in the oven or cook it in a pan on the stovetop.
- If you're baking the lahmajoon, be sure to preheat the oven to a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy crust.
- If you're cooking the lahmajoon in a pan, be sure to use a non-stick pan and cook the lahmajoon over medium heat.
- Lahmajoon is best served hot and fresh out of the oven or pan.
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