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Manakish

Name: Manakish
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup water; 2 tsp active dry yeast; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup za'atar spice blend; 1 tsp sumac; 2 tbsp thyme; 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Manakish is a popular Lebanese flatbread topped with za'atar, cheese, or ground meat, often enjoyed as a breakfast or snack. It holds cultural significance as a communal food, commonly baked in traditional stone ovens and shared among family and friends.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Lebanese70%

Ottoman30%

Ingredients

all-purpose flour
3 cups
water
1 cup
active dry yeast
2 tsp
salt
1 tsp
olive oil
2 tbsp
za'atar spice blend
1/4 cup
sumac
1 tsp
thyme
2 tbsp
sesame seeds
2 tbsp

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Manakish dates back centuries in Levantine cuisine, evolving as a practical and flavorful way to use local herbs and dairy, reflecting the region's agricultural heritage and social dining customs.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Lebanese70%

ingredients+techniques

Ottoman30%

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Techniques

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