Lahma bi Ajeen or Sfiha

Name: Lahma bi Ajeen or Sfiha
Yield: serves 3-6
Ingredients: 12 ounces frozen puff pastry, defrosted; 1 egg white; Oil to grease the baking sheet; 1 onion, grated or finely chopped in the food processor and drained of the juices; 1/2–1 chili pepper, finely chopped; 12 ounces ground lamb; 4 ounces tomato paste (3/4 of a small can); 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice or 1 1/2 tablespoons pomegranate concentrate; Salt and pepper

December 9, 2011

These famous “Arab pizzas” are traditionally made with bread dough rolled out extremely thin. Make them with the dough on page 137 and use one and a half times the amount of filling given here. Or use store-bought frozen pastry, as described below. It is not the same, but the result is equally delicious. Serve the tarts as an appetizer, or as a snack meal accompanied by thick strained yogurt and salad.

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