Manakeesh has been nominated to be on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage record

DUBAI: Just like the French baguette and Italian pizza, Lebanon’s manakeesh has change into synonymous with its Center Jap nation of origin – a lot in order that it has been nominated for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage record.

Sahar Baassiri, Lebanon’s ambassador and everlasting consultant to UNESCO in Paris, revealed the information on his Twitter account on Thursday.

Manakeesh is a kind of sentimental dough that’s topped with thyme, cheese or minced meat. Like a pizza, it may be sliced ​​or folded.