Lahm Bi Ajeen in Abu Dhabi

Lahm bi ajeen, the Levantine way

Lahm bi ajeen is one of the best-known baked goods and everyday dishes of Levantine cuisine. It brings together baked dough and seasoned minced meat for a distinctive flavour that many people love.

At Al Khabiya in Abu Dhabi, lahm bi ajeen is part of the range of baked goods and manakish that make up the Levantine, Lebanese and Syrian cooking the restaurant serves.

What is lahm bi ajeen?

Lahm bi ajeen is one of the most famous Levantine pastries. The dough is rolled out and topped with a seasoned minced-meat mixture, then baked until the dough is cooked through and the meat is done.

There are different ways of making lahm bi ajeen across the Levant: the thickness of the dough, some of the ingredients in the meat mixture and the seasoning vary from region to region.

Dough and meat: balance makes the difference

One of the key elements of good lahm bi ajeen is the balance between the dough and the layer of meat. The dough should be sturdy enough to carry the topping without overpowering its flavour.

The seasoning also plays a major role: the flavour of the meat blends with the other ingredients while baking, and the heat of the oven gives freshly baked pastries their special character.

Lahm bi ajeen and manakish in Levantine cuisine

Lahm bi ajeen and manakish hold a well-known place in Levantine cuisine. They can be enjoyed as a meal or shared alongside a selection of dishes and mezze.

That is why lahm bi ajeen remains a favourite for anyone looking for Levantine pastries and manakish in Abu Dhabi.

Lahm bi ajeen at Al Khabiya – Abu Dhabi

Al Khabiya serves a variety of Levantine, Lebanese and Syrian food in Abu Dhabi, including lahm bi ajeen and manakish, alongside shawarma, foul, hummus, fatteh, falafel and more.

Al Khabiya is on Al Muroor Street in Abu Dhabi. You can browse the website, the menu and the current offers online.