The literal meaning of ‘Mansaf’ is ‘large dish’ and it for all the delightful reasons is touted as the national dish of ‘Jordan’. One can find Mansaf as a part of various social occasions such as engagement, weddings .etc. which is why it is considered to be a social bridge that unites the Jordanian society and highlights the Arab generosity.

Traditionally eaten collectively by hand, Mansaf is essentially Yogurt, Meat and Rice pilaf that is served in a single large platter.

Ingredients:

• Jameed yoghurt
• Large Lamb chops
• Rice
• 1 Onion
• Bay Leaf
• Cardamom
• Salt
• Turmeric
• Black Pepper
• 1 Tablespoon Butter
• Parsley
• Almond and pine nuts

How to cook?

• In a medium pot, boil the lamb chops in water along with onion, salt, pepper, bay leaf and cardamom. Let the mix boil for an hour and a half approximately.
• Simultaneously in a mixer, add Jameed Yoghurt, meat broth with a pinch of turmeric and egg to make a fine paste.
• On a steady flame, we bring the Lamb Chops to boil while steadily stirring it. Add butter to the mix.
• In a small pot, add butter and rice. Then add the salt, cardamom and turmeric. Wait until the rice is cooked, which will be about half an hour.
• Place the cooked lamb in the Jameed mixture and garnish it with fried almonds, pine nuts and finely chopped parsley
• Finally, put the rice and meat in a large plate, and add the parsley, almond and fried pine nuts to it.

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