How to make Lahm Bi Ajin – Lebanese Meat Pizza

Lahm bi Ajin, also known as Sfeeha, is one of the most delicious foods in Lebanon. You can find Lebanese meat pizza in various restaurants across the country. The tasty baked flatbread with tangy meat and spicy toppings will satisfy your taste buds and give you a one-of-a-kind culinary experience.

Lahm bi Ajin is popular in the Middle East and Turkey. If you want to make this dish at your home, this article is for you. Here is the list of ingredients and the step-by-step instructions to make Lahm bi Ajin. Read on!

Ingredients

• To make meat toppings, you will need ingredients:
  • One pound of ground, lean beef
  • One finely chopped red onion
  • One finely chopped tomato
  • ¾ cup of pine nuts
  • Two tablespoons of pomegranate molasses
  • One teaspoon of lemon juice
  • ½ cup of parsley leaves (Make sure they are finely chopped)
  • Two teaspoons of salt
  • Two teaspoons of seven spices
  • ½ teaspoon of chili powder
• To make the dough, you will need
  • Six cups of flour
  • ½ teaspoon of yeast
  • Two teaspoons of salt

Instructions

1. To make the dough: use ½ cup of warm water to melt the yeast
2. Add some sugar to the warm water to streamline the dough making process
3. Add all ingredients to the food processor and let the machine knead it
4. Set aside the dough for 15 to 20 minutes and prepare the meat fillings
5. Preheat the over to 500 degrees Fahrenheit
6. Prepare the dough into 8-10 inches in diameter with a thickness of 1/3 inch
7. Place it on the baking tray and sprinkle some flour on it
8. Place four tablespoons of meat toppings on the dough
9. Bake for 10-15 minutes and ensure the dough is golden
10. Serve Lahm Bi Ajin to your family and friends