Markook (bread)
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| Alternative names | Shrek |
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| Type | Flatbread |
| Place of origin | Middle East |
| Region or state | Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia and Syria |
Markook, also known as Shrek (Arabic: مرقوق، شراك) is a type of unleavened flatbread common in the countries of the Levant. It is baked on a domed or convex metal griddle, known as saj. It is usually large, about 2 feet in diameter, and thin, almost translucent. Similar to the procedures for making some other flatbreads, the dough of markook is flattened and kept very thin before cooking, resulting in a very slender depth. It is usually folded and put in bags before being sold. It is commonly compared to pita bread, which is known in Mediterranean cuisine.
Gallery
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Markouk prepared by Syrian Jews in Jerusalem. -
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Markouk being prepared and cooked on a Saj.
See also
References
- ""A Fork on the Road" - Miami Herald online". Retrieved February 21, 2008.[dead link]
- ""Saj Femmes" - Blog: Land and People". Retrieved February 21, 2008.
