Lahmacun - Turkish Pizza - Page 3

Zico · 20-03-2009, 22:01

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Originally Posted by Will

Good thing he bought before the split - else the deeds wouldn't be worth the paper they are written on. I'm still really angry at the mass development they are doing on the north.

They really are ruining the country IMO... and they're brining in all the Kurds that are just disrespectful and disgusting IMO. I love it when I see Cypriots (both Greek and Turkish) meet up at the Ledra palace crossing or the pedestrian walk way and have a coffee together and some food and chat - it's wonderful, it's how it was, how it should be. The mainland Turks unfortunately haven't really done much to help - however of course mainland Greece stuck it's oar in and that's how it all kicked off... with a little helping hand from the Brits!

The house looks lovely, very Cypriot and traditional - good taste!

If you're there this summer I shall be (I go at least once a year) we can have a beer, Keo not Efes as Efes is just horrid

To be honest I've stayed away from the politics of Cyprus. In the last ten years I can only imagine how much development has been going on in the Northern side. My father's land deeds are from 1961 so are long before the divide. He used to live side by side with Greek and Turkish Cypriots and got along quite well with all of them.

Turkey is a little like comparing mainland UK to the Channel Islands, speak the same basic language though are worlds apart.

As for going back to Cyprus, I really need to get my passport renewed first

. My father fly’s to Larna when he goes to Cyprus. It's ~£125 cheaper and ~1 hour shorter flight time than using the Turkish carriers.

If I am out there anytime soon, I'll give you a shout. The invatation is also up for any BD members to pop round and enjoy a drink on me by the pool

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NokkonWud · 20-03-2009, 22:14

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Originally Posted by Will

Keo not Efes as Efes is just horrid

Agreed. Efes is teh ming. I had to start drinking Miller imported, which cost around £3 a bottle in Istanbul. Got addicted to it and it led to some rather poor moments of judgement in Vegas when it was 'free'

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Zico · 20-03-2009, 22:29

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Originally Posted by NokkonWud

Agreed. Efes is teh ming. I had to start drinking Miller imported, which cost around £3 a bottle in Istanbul. Got addicted to it and it led to some rather poor moments of judgement in Vegas when it was 'free'

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I can't believe this but I don't think I've had a single drink (beer/spirit) when I've been in Cyprus.

I've got plenty of catching up to do then

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G|mp · 20-03-2009, 23:48

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Originally Posted by Will

You going back to Cyprus again this year Ade? Was good to see you there

I want to but the Mrs wants to go to Portugal.

I might try and get the lads organised and have a week over again

Fayshun · 21-03-2009, 03:06

Lom, go google Cyprus, it looks lovely.

*plots*

Pickers · 21-03-2009, 23:28

so sad we missed you guys in Cyprus last year

We were just 2 months too early!!

back O/T, looks like Pides... thats what we've seen them called in some places - or are they something different Will?

lostkat · 22-03-2009, 09:57

Looks like it's slightly different, but not much.
http://www.hitit.co.uk/foodrink/pide.html says that lahmacun is "a smaller, thinner, rounder thing cooked in the same sort of oven and usually available wherever pide is cooked. A spiced minced meat and tomato topping (or sometimes chicken). Usually the cheapest thing you can eat for lunch."

Zico · 22-03-2009, 11:49

Lahmacun is more of a Cypriot dish. On a trip to Turkey we ordered some Lahmacun and the difference between them and the ones served in Cyprus was massive. Unfortunately Lahmacun is seen as a fast food type snack and in Turkey (at least in the places I visited) they have taken that to the maximum and used cheaper quality mince.

TinkerBell · 01-04-2009, 13:51

Nom Nom Nom

Had these at the weekend and they were delicious, I did take a photo of the end product but forget to transfer it to the lappy.

Think I will be making these tonight

Zico · 01-04-2009, 17:40

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Originally Posted by TinkerBell

Nom Nom Nom

Had these at the weekend and they were delicious, I did take a photo of the end product but forget to transfer it to the lappy.

Think I will be making these tonight

If you have a few going spare

My dad didn't bring any back when he returned from Cyprus

21-03-2009, 03:06	#25
Fayshun Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Adrift in the Orca Posts: 6,845	Lom, go google Cyprus, it looks lovely. plots __________________ We must move forward not backward, upwards not forward, and always twirling, twirling, twirling...

21-03-2009, 23:28	#26
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	so sad we missed you guys in Cyprus last year We were just 2 months too early!! back O/T, looks like Pides... thats what we've seen them called in some places - or are they something different Will? __________________ Pictures

22-03-2009, 09:57	#27
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Looks like it's slightly different, but not much. http://www.hitit.co.uk/foodrink/pide.html says that lahmacun is "a smaller, thinner, rounder thing cooked in the same sort of oven and usually available wherever pide is cooked. A spiced minced meat and tomato topping (or sometimes chicken). Usually the cheapest thing you can eat for lunch." __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

22-03-2009, 11:49	#28
Zico Shacked up with the Archbishop Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canterbury Posts: 378	Lahmacun is more of a Cypriot dish. On a trip to Turkey we ordered some Lahmacun and the difference between them and the ones served in Cyprus was massive. Unfortunately Lahmacun is seen as a fast food type snack and in Turkey (at least in the places I visited) they have taken that to the maximum and used cheaper quality mince. __________________ 360 Blog - My Flickr - TopCashBack Link

01-04-2009, 13:51	#29
TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	Nom Nom Nom Had these at the weekend and they were delicious, I did take a photo of the end product but forget to transfer it to the lappy. Think I will be making these tonight