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Lamb Mansaf

Cultural Context

Mansaf is a traditional Jordanian dish that symbolizes hospitality and generosity, often served during special occasions and gatherings. Originating from the Bedouin culture, it features tender lamb cooked in a rich yogurt sauce, served over rice and flatbread. Today, Mansaf has become a beloved national dish, enjoyed by families and friends across Jordan and beyond, often accompanied by stories and laughter around the table.

JordanianJOmain
180 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lb lamb
2 cups jordanian rice
1 cup yogurt
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup almonds
1/4 cup ghee
1/4 cup parsley
4 pieces flatbread
to taste mint
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

jameed

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: regular yogurt

Greek yogurt provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds offer a similar crunch at a lower price.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for cooking.

1

Cook rice until soft and flavorful.

2

Prepare lamb by cooking until tender and juicy.

3

Make a rich yogurt sauce to drizzle over the lamb and rice.

4

Fry nuts in butter until crunchy.

5

Serve the dish on oversized flatbread, garnished with fresh mint and parsley.

Cooking Techniques

braisingsautéinglayering

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlserving platterpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

MansafJordanian Mansaf

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