11 Hidden Gems For When You're Craving Delicious Saj Wraps In Lebanon
The traditional Manoush Saj is more than a breakfast food for the Lebanese. It's by far one of the most loved wraps in our culinary culture.
Initially baked for breakfast, it has long been a food consumed any time of the day. That's how delicious it is.
It is impossible to drive by a Saj spot in Lebanon without stopping for a savory Manoush Saj (or two or three) freshly baked in front of you. The enjoyable experience actually starts before you even eagerly dig your teeth in the smoking hot wrap.
The baking ritual there done in front of you has also to do with this particular pleasure, as you stand in thrilling expectation, your eyes hooked in the procedure and the delicious aroma tempting your nostrils and teasing your buds.
If you're new to that experience, know that you could be even salivating at that particular moment if the whole procedure wasn't so quick.
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It barely takes a few minutes from the moment the dough is thinly spread on the hot metal dome, the Zaatar mixture spread over, the Manousheh baked, wrapped as is or with fresh mint, and slices of tomatoes, and handed over to you.
The wrap comes out delightfully light; certainly a less fattening wrap to enjoy without guilt.
Nowadays, there are different choices of spread replacing the Zaatar and these saj wrap makers are being very creative.
Note that the saj wraps are mostly made by small Saj kiosks and even small set-ups by locals on the streets of villages.
Here are some of these spots ready to bake just there in front of you and give you that unique Lebanese experience from start to end.
#1 Em Bachir Saj
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Located in Ajaltoun main road on the way to Faraya, Em Bachir small bakery has earned a reputation of "The Queen of Manakeesh" for her delicious Saj wraps.
#2 Saj Mema
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You can find Saj Mema at the roundabout of Faraya village.
#3 Saj Aal Barkeh
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Saj Aal Barkeh in Lyana center in Amchit is a Saj spot that has been refining its saj-making, using whole wheat flour for healthier consumption.
It also offers a variety of inventive spreads, like cracking eggs right on the baking dough and coming out with a Qawarma Egg Saj Wrap.
#4 Sajj Em Micho
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Located in Zouk Mkayel, dahr Sarba, Sajj Em Micho is a small snack spot known for its authentic Saj wraps.
#5 Saj El Agha
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Located in Dahr El Souwan, Saj El Agha has taken the art of Saj making to a new level. Innovation is not lacking in the making of the dough itself, with added nutritious seeds, and in the variety of spread. And its sitting area is super cool!
#6 Snack & Saj Abou Artine
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Located at the roundabout of Faraya village, Saj Abou Artine has been providing a variety of creative Saj wraps, such as Kafta & Cheese, and pizza-inspired saj wrap.