Ece ÖzdenakCuisinier
22 May 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

Lahm bi ajeen is a small, thin Iraqi flatbread topped with spiced ground meat, tomato, and pepper, then baked until crisp. It stays tasty when served cold, making it a good fit for picnics and breakfast tables.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Proof the Dough

30 min

Dissolve the fresh yeast in warm water and let it foam for 10 minutes. Add it to the flour and knead into a soft dough. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.

2

Prepare the Topping

10 min

Mix the ground meat with the tomato, bell pepper, onion, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and salt.

3

Top and Bake

15 min

Roll the dough into small, thin ovals and spread a thin layer of the topping over each. Bake in a preheated 220°C / 430°F oven for 15 minutes, until the edges darken.

Reminder

Do not roll the dough too thick, or the base may remain raw under the meat. Do not extend the baking time; remove the flatbreads as soon as the edges darken. Contains gluten (wheat flour).

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
340 kcalCalories
16 gProtein
40 gCarbohydrate
13 gFat
2 gFiber
3 gSugar
460 mgSodium
5 gSaturated Fat
Protein 19% Carbohydrate 47% Fat 34%
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Barış Karaca Aide de Cuisine 3 months ago

Hamuru tarifte önerilen kalınlıktan biraz daha ince açmaya özen gösterdim, önceden 220 dereceye ısıtılmış fırında 15 dakikada kenarları tam istediğim gibi koyulaştı; piknik için mükemmel oldu.

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