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Jordanian Mansaf

Cultural Context

Mansaf is a traditional Jordanian dish that symbolizes hospitality and generosity, often served during special occasions and celebrations. It features tender lamb cooked in a rich yogurt sauce, served over rice and flatbread. This dish is deeply rooted in Bedouin culture and is a source of national pride, representing Jordanian identity. Today, Mansaf has gained popularity beyond Jordan, with variations found in neighboring countries, each adding their unique twist.

JordanianJOmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 kg mutton
1 onion
500 grams yogurt
1 cup jasmine rice
water
oil
flatbread

jordanian yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides a similar tang with lower fat.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer healthy fats at a lower price.

jasmine rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is nutritious and gluten-free.

1

Take 1 kg of mutton and cut it into pieces.

2

Add 1 onion and some spices to the mutton.

3

Prepare a liquid mixture with yogurt and water.

4

Heat water and add the mutton to boil.

5

Remove the mutton after boiling and set aside.

6

In a non-stick pan, add oil and sauté the onions until they are slightly golden.

7

Add the jasmine rice to the pan and stir.

8

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then cover and let it simmer for 8 minutes.

9

Fry the boiled mutton in oil until slightly browned.

10

On a serving platter, place the rice and top it with the mutton.

11

Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the rice and mutton.

12

Garnish with fried elements and serve with flatbread.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfryinglayering

Equipment Needed

non-stick panserving platter

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Mansafمَنْسَف
Local Name: مَنْسَف

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