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Trabzon Kayganası
Easy 25 min~220 kcal 6/10
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Lahoh
A spongy fermented flatbread from Yemen and the Horn of Africa, cooked on one side until its surface turns full of bubbles.
Hard⏱️ 8 hr 33 min📖 1 min readServes 6~246 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 18 min cook 480 min rest
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 8 h 33 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating8 h
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the dough
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Flour
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Cornmeal
- 0.7 tatlı kaşığı(~7 ml) Instant yeast
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sugar
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Lukewarm water
For cooking
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 150 gr White cheese
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Honey
- 3 adet Eggs
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the flour, cornmeal, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- 2
Add the lukewarm water gradually and whisk into a smooth, pourable batter.
- 3
Cover the bowl and ferment the batter in a cool place for 8 hours.
8 hr480:00 - 4
Gently stir the batter and wipe the pan with a very thin layer of vegetable oil.
- 5
Pour in a ladle of batter and cook the lahoh without flipping for 3 minutes until the surface is dotted with holes and dry.
3 min03:00 - 6
Cook the remaining batter the same way on one side only, and boil the eggs for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 7
Serve the lahoh warm with white cheese, honey, and boiled eggs.
💡 Tip: Do not fill the bowl to the top when fermenting the batter overnight; lahoh batter can bubble enough to overflow by morning.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve lahoh warm at breakfast with white cheese, honey, and optional boiled eggs.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~246
kcal calories
7
g protein
48
g carbs
3
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 78%Fat 11%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Lahoh make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Lahoh take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 18 minutes, including 480 minutes of passive resting; 513 minutes in total.Is Lahoh difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Lahoh have?
Approximately 246 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 48g, fat: 3g.Which allergens does Lahoh contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Lahoh belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Lahoh need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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