Pizza Guide: Manakish Pizza

This page on Manakish pizza is one of over 200 unique types of Pizza I have collated into one big ‘Pizza Guide’. Feel free to look at the other pizzas here.

About Manakish Pizza

Pizza Name: Manakish

Originates from: Lebanon

I have tried to research exactly where they came from, or are most popular. Let me know any corrections if you disagree with the above country choice.

Pizza Type: Meat

Base Sauce: White

There are two types of base sauces which distinguish different types of pizza. Red, which normally means tomato or chill sauce, and white, which is often either olive oil, cheese or a cream sauce. White sauce pizzas are referred to as Pizza Bianca, and red sauce pizzas are categorised as Pizza Rossa.

Manakish Pizza Toppings

Here is a list of the typical toppings on a Manakish Pizza. Some variations may occur from place to place.

  • Olive Oil
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Thyme
  • Sumac
  • Cheese
  • Minced Lamb
  • Spinach
  • Fried Eggplants

Manakish Recipes

Want to make Manakish at home? Here are some great recipes we’ve found;

Manakish with Cheese and Za’atar

Manakish (Manakeesh) with Za’atar and Cheese

Famous Quote

“I think of dieting, then I eat pizza.” – Lara Stone

Other Pizzas

Is Manakish not to your liking? Check out all the other pizzas we have in our Pizza Guide.