Sydney Manoosh

When it comes to pizza, we’re familiar with the classic Italian tomato, cheese and herb toppings. However, Lebanese pizza offers a unique blend of ingredients, traditions and techniques that has influenced the food industry. Before globalisation, people would freely exchange their cultures, which included pizza toppings. Instead, they make what we called the Manoosh, which is different from regular pizzas. Here’s what they use as toppings: Unlike your Chipping Norton pizza , za’atar is an integral component of Lebanese food culture. Comprising a blend of spices and herbs, it contains Lebanese oregano, sumac, dried thyme, toasted sesame seeds, salt and sumac. In the end, you’ll have an earth-coloured mixture that smells and tastes delicious. To try with pizza, mix it with olive oil, tomato sauce and spread it with Lebanese bread. Labneh is made from soft cheese from cow, camel, water buffalo, sheep and goat’s milk. Commonly eaten with the traditional man’oushe style pizza, it tastes equ