The Best Meat & Za’atar Manakish Recipe | Traditional Arabic Flatbread !

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are a cost-effective alternative.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and higher in protein, while sour cream is often less expensive.

Start by saying hello and introducing the dish.

Mention making two types of manaish: one with ground beef and one with za’atar.

Prepare the dough using all-purpose flour, a little salt, yeast, and a bit of baking powder for fluffiness.

Combine the dry ingredients and add warm water to activate the yeast.

Use white onion and three large cloves of garlic, grind them together until fine.

Add the ground mixture to the meat (ground beef).

Prepare tomato paste (or puree) to mix with the meat.

Add one teaspoon of sumac, curry powder, and salt to taste to the meat mixture.

Mix in olive oil and combine everything well.

Toast sesame seeds in a hot pan until they turn color, then add cumin and mixed herbs.

Prepare za’atar by mixing olive oil, sumac, and any available herbs.

Roll out the dough into thin circles for the manaish.

Place parchment paper in the air fryer and lay the dough on it.

Spread za’atar on one dough circle and ground beef mixture on another, leaving a border.

Preheat the oven and bake the manaish for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked and golden brown.

Show the finished manaish and describe the appearance and aroma.

Taste the meat manaish and express enjoyment.

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