Turkish Arabic Food made Traditional Style in Bahrain

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while cheddar is often less expensive.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Grilled chicken is leaner and canned chicken is budget-friendly.

black olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: green olives

Kalamata olives are often healthier, while green olives can be less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs provide flavor with a longer shelf life, while omitting herbs saves cost.

Prepare the khubz or Arabic flatbread as the pizza base.

Top the flatbread with Akkawi or halloumi cheese.

Add za'atar, sumac, or labneh for flavor.

Include protein options such as beef kofta, lamb mince, or chicken shawarma.

For a sweet version, drizzle with dates and honey.

Bake the pizza in a clay oven (tannour) or on a sajj until crispy.

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