Jordanian treasure: a mansaf recipe | JORDAN

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🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Yogurt offers a similar tangy flavor with less fat.

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than mutton.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats at a lower cost.

flatbread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bread

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Pita bread is more accessible and offers a similar texture.

Boil water in a large pot and add mutton pieces.

Cook mutton until tender, about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Remove mutton and set aside, reserving the broth.

In a separate pot, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.

Add spices to the onion mixture and stir for 1-2 minutes.

Add the reserved broth to the onion mixture and bring to a simmer.

In a large serving dish, layer flatbread at the bottom.

Spoon cooked rice over the flatbread evenly.

Place the tender mutton on top of the rice.

Pour the sauce over the mutton and rice.

Garnish with toasted pine nuts and almonds.

Sprinkle parsley on top for freshness.

Serve hot with additional yogurt on the side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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