Cızlak

Ingredients12

• ground lamb500 g
• onion1
• garlic2 cloves
• flat-leaf parsley30 g
• tomato1
• red pepper paste1 tbsp
• cumin1 tsp
• pul biber1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• olive oil2 tbsp
• flatbread4

Method

1. Grate the onion and squeeze out excess liquid. Finely chop the parsley and garlic, and dice the tomato.
2. Mix the lamb with onion, garlic, parsley, tomato, pepper paste, cumin, pul biber, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
3. Shape the mixture into thin, oval patties about 1 cm thick.
4. Heat a griddle or heavy pan until very hot and brush lightly with olive oil.
5. Cook the patties a few at a time for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and sizzling at the edges.
6. Warm the flatbreads on the griddle.
7. Serve the cızlak immediately in the bread with any remaining pan juices.