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#1 Posted : Monday, November 3, 2025 5:31:51 PM(UTC)

A Syrian restaurant has opened near me and I found several versions of mouajinat on the menu.  From the description, it sounds similar to Lebanese manakeesh.  The internet has very little to tell me and there are no recipes on eatyourbooks.  Anybody able to tell me anything about mouajinat?


Thanks
Zephy

#2 Posted : Tuesday, November 4, 2025 9:00:14 PM(UTC)

My understanding, which might not be 100% accurate, is that manakeesh or man'oushe are made from bread dough and are topped with sumac or zaatar or a range of toppings. Mouajinat or mouajanat on the other hand are made from pastry and formed into open or closed pies with fillings. They can take a variety of shapes.


I hope that helps, and hopefully others will add their knowledge.

#3 Posted : Wednesday, November 5, 2025 12:15:27 PM(UTC)

The search on Google resulted in this:


"Mouajanat (also spelled mo3ajanat or muajanat) is an Arabic term for a variety of small, oven-baked Middle Eastern pastries or pies, often served as appetizers or snacks. They are popular in Lebanese and Palestinian cuisine and can be made with a range of savory or sweet fillings.


Common Varieties and Fillings
Mouajanat are known for their versatility, using a basic, soft dough that can accommodate different fillings. Popular types include:



  • Spinach Pies (Fatayer bi Sabanekh): Triangular pastries filled with a tangy mixture of spinach, onions, sumac, lemon juice, and sometimes pomegranate molasses.

  • Meat Pies (Sfeeha or Lahm bi Ajin): Open-faced or closed pastries topped or filled with a spiced ground meat mixture (often beef or lamb) that includes ingredients like onions, tomatoes, pine nuts, and pomegranate molasses.


  • Cheese Pastries (Rakakat Jibneh): Often rolled or folded and filled with various cheeses such as Akawi, Nabulsi, or feta, sometimes mixed with parsley or sesame seeds.


  • Za'atar Bread (Manaeesh): Flatbreads topped with a mixture of the herb blend za'atar and olive oil.


  • Mini Pizzas: Small, individual-sized pizzas with typical topping



Serving and Preparation
Mouajanat are often served as part of a mezze platter, a popular breakfast, or an on-the-go snack. The pastries can be made in advance and frozen, then reheated as needed. They are typically made with a simple dough of flour, yeast, oil, salt, and water or milk, which is kneaded, left to rise, filled, and then baked until golden."
Here's a recipe: https://www.dimasharif.com/recipes/arabic-spinach-pastries/

#4 Posted : Friday, November 7, 2025 11:08:10 AM(UTC)

thanks folks.  It's nice to know the differences as well as the similarities.  Either version sounds tasty. It is frustrating to me that google didn't return anything to me, much less a recipe.  


zephy

#5 Posted : Sunday, November 9, 2025 7:49:30 AM(UTC)

Oh, this is very interesting, mouajinat is the Arab term. What I do know is the exquisite Bolani as being Syrian, but I can´t tell you more, my library at the moment is a mess, we have just moved, and I just can´t find my Syrian cook book

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