Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
1 unit

manoushi bread dough

100 ml

extra virgin olive oil

12 unit

long red chilies

seeded and roughly chopped

4 unit

spring onions

finely diced

2 unit

leeks

white parts only, finely diced

1 l

lemon juice

juiced

1 tsp

black cumin seeds

0.5 tsp

fresh ground black pepper

1 tsp

flaked sea salt

to taste

40 g

fresh goat's cheese

crumbled

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare the manoushi bread dough and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours.

Step 2
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Add chopped red chilies, diced spring onions, and diced leeks to the heated oil.

Step 4
~3 min

Cook gently for 12-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 5
~3 min

Stir in black cumin seeds, black pepper, and salt.

Step 6
~3 min

Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.

Step 7
~3 min

Preheat oven to its highest temperature and place a baking stone inside to heat.

Step 8
~3 min

Deflate the risen dough on a floured surface.

Step 9
~3 min

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.

Step 10
~3 min

Roll each portion into a thin circle, approximately 18 cm (7 inches) in diameter.

Step 11
~3 min

Place each dough circle on the preheated baking stone.

Step 12
~3 min

Bake for 1-2 minutes, or until the bread starts to blister and slightly color.

Step 13
~3 min

Wrap each baked bread in a clean tea towel to keep warm while baking the remaining breads.

Step 14
~3 min

Smear each warm bread with a generous spoonful of the prepared chili mixture.

Step 15
~3 min

Roll up each bread and arrange them in a baking tray.

Step 16
~3 min

Warm the rolled breads briefly in the oven before serving.

Step 17
~3 min

Garnish with crumbled goat's cheese (optional) before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier kick, use hotter chilies.

Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your liking.

Serve with a side of hummus or labneh.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The chili mixture can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm as a snack or light meal.

Serve with a side of yogurt or hummus.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Hummus
Baba Ghanoush
Tabouli

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Syria

Cultural Significance

A popular street food and home-cooked bread in Syria and the Levant region.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ramadan
Eid al-Fitr

Occasion Tags

Snack
Lunch
Appetizer

Popularity Score

65/100