Manakeesh

Method

• step 1

  First, make the salad. Add the tomato, cucumber, mint and olives to a large bowl, drizzle over a little balsamic vinegar and some extra virgin olive oil, then mix to combine. Season to taste.

• step 2

  Stir the crushed garlic into the yogurt and mix thoroughly, then season and set aside.

• step 3

  To make the dressing, put the oregano, thyme, olive oil and garlic in a jug and blend with a stick blender. Add the lemon juice, sumac, sesame seeds and some seasoning, and stir well.

• step 4

  Spread one side of each flatbread with 2 heaped tbsp of the za’atar dressing, then top each with a quarter of the feta.

• step 5

  Fold the flatbreads in half or roll up and lightly fry each on both sides in a dry griddle pan over a medium heat until lightly toasted and golden. Keep warm on a low heat in the oven while you fry the others.

• step 6

  Serve with a pile of the Turkish salad, garnished with a dollop of garlic yogurt.