ELWASFA |Mansaf - Dina's Oriental Kitchen

jordanian yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken offers a leaner alternative while beef is often more affordable.

Prepare the lamb by cutting it into large pieces.

Boil the lamb in water with spices until tender, about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside, reserving the broth.

In a separate pot, cook the rice in the lamb broth until fluffy, about 20 minutes.

Toast the pine nuts and almonds in ghee until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Layer flatbread on a large serving platter.

Spread the cooked rice over the flatbread.

Arrange the lamb pieces on top of the rice.

Pour the yogurt sauce over the lamb and rice, ensuring even coverage.

Garnish with toasted nuts and herbs.

Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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