Add the flour, salt, yeast, oil and water to the mixing bowl and mix until you get good stretchy dough.
Clean watercress leaves and add chopped onion, tomato, salt, simmak, pepper and olive oil then mix well.
Contributor: Loranza Zghaib, 55
Place: Amchit Sea Coast, Lebanon
Personal Background:
Miss Loranza started to work with her two sisters (Martha and Loswy). At first they worked for fun because their family owned the shop, and learned these recipes (pastries) from their mother. In the beginning they received support from the family , relatives and friends . Then this work became their daily activity.
Recipe’s Personal Background
How did you learn this recipe?
From my mother.
Is there some memory/historical event connected to this recipe?
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Personal reference to tradition transmitted by relatives (preparing together, sharing, eating together etc.)?
All three sisters ( Loranza, Marta and Losoy) work in baking.
Mediterranean Background
Any tradition this receipe is connected to? If yes, which one? Can you describe it?
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Any Festivity this recipe is connected to? If yes, which one? Can you describe it?
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Is your recipe connected to the territory you live in? Is it strictly linked to the specificity of the agricultural environment?
Yes because watercress is planted all over Lebanon and can even be found in the wild. All kinds of Manqouchet are common in Lebanon and considered as a main or complimentary dish. it is also one of the main dishes of the Lebanese traditional Maza.
Season (season this food is linked to)
In summer when watercress is ready to be harvested. .
Ingredient
Nutritional Importance
Health Benefits
Watercress
Rich in Vitamins( A, K, C, B complex), minerals and omega 3 fatty acid. Rich in fibers
Reduce the risk of cancer, heart diseases.regulate Cholesterol level. Low in calories
Wheat flour (bread)
Source of carbohydrates. High glycaemic index. The plain/white wheat flour has a low content in fibre and micronutrients when compared with whole wheat flour
Significant health benefits are only found in the whole wheat flour which, compared to normal/white wheat flour, has higher contents of fibre, minerals and anti-oxidant. There are wheat flours enriched with specific vitamins or minerals which, in some cases, can fulfil nutritional deficiencies.
Additional information
Is it suggested to eat this meal if you suffer from some disease? If yes, for which one?
No
What is the primary base with which your food is prepared? Is this a derivative of oil or another base?
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What nutrition related illnesses or deficiencies are common in your area? Are there holistic or nutrition based remedies connected to these aliments?
