The Jordanian Mansaf Recipe is a special treat for everyone. MANSAF is purely a unique dish to cook and to taste. It is also known as a traditional dish of Jordan.
MANSAF is also
known as Lamb Meat cooked in the Sauce.
Jordanian Mansaf can be served at any event, from normal
gatherings to wedding events, either on happy occasions or sad.
Mansaf is a popular dish across many countries;
specifically in the Middle East. It is famous from KSA to Palestine.
A plate full of MANSAF is an easy task to feed many
people in one go. Originally this recipe is a combination of meat, rice, and
bread.
Mostly I use lamb meat in the recipe of Jordanian Mansaf,
but you can use beef too.
Things require for Jordanian Mansaf Recipe
As you all know MANSAF is a national dish of Jordan. So
the ingredients required for this hearty meal are very simple. The ingredients
are among those that are always available in your kitchen.
Ø
For Lamb Meat
·
1.5
kg of lamb meat, preferably bone-in meat.
·
Water
for boiling the lamb
·
Some
bay leaves
·
One
normal-sized cinnamon stick
·
Some
cloves (3 to 4)
·
5
peppercorns
·
Half a tablespoon of allspice powder
·
A
pinch of cardamom powder
Ø
For Rice Making
·
2
tablespoons of cooking oil (olive oil)
·
2.5
cups of soaked rice (long-grain)
·
5
cups of water
·
Half
a tablespoon of turmeric powder
·
1/4
tablespoon of salt
Ø
For the Sauce
·
½
bowl of lamb stock
·
3
cups of Greek yogurt
·
1
cup of water
·
5
garlic cloves
·
2
tablespoons of cooking oil (preferably olive oil)
·
3
tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
Ø
For Garnishing
·
Chopped
parsley
·
Fried
dry fruits (specifically almonds)
Instructions
for making Jordanian Mansaf Recipe
Do you want to eat the Mansaf?
Don’t worry!
Here is the detailed recipe specifically for you and your
family.
Ø
For Cooking the Lamb Meat
·
Wash
the lamb meat.
·
Take
a deep cooking pot. Add water to the pot and let it start boiling on a high
flame.
·
When
the water starts boiling, add the lamb meat to boil for a good 5 minutes.
·
Now
take off the lamb meat and discard the water.
·
On
high flame add new water to the same pot and let it boil. After boiling add the
meat and all the spices in it.
·
Cover
the pot with a lid and let the meat tender on low lame (it usually takes 2
hours).
·
When
the meat is ready to go, turn off the flame. Separate the broth and meat;
discard the dry spices from the broth.
Ø
For Rice Making
·
Add
water to the cooking pot with olive oil and salt. Bring this water to start
boiling.
·
Add
turmeric powder and soaked long-grain rice.
·
When
it starts boiling, adjust the flame to low-medium heat.
·
Cover
the pot with a lid.
·
Let
it simmer till the rice is ready to eat.
Ø For the Sauce
·
In
a blender, add the water and plain Greek yogurt. Blend them to liquefy the
mixture for sauce.
·
In
a pot add this yogurt sauce and cook it for 3 to 4 minutes on low flame, stirring
it continuously.
·
Now
add the lamb broth and the meat to this sauce and continue stirring.
·
In a pan add the cooking oil and let it become
hot after that add the garlic cloves (chopped) and let the garlic change its
color to a golden brown.
·
Transfer
this oil with garlic to the pot and mix it well.
·
Turn
off the heat.
Ø
For Presenting the MANSAF
·
In
a glass serving platter, add the bread.
·
Add
the cooked rice to the bread and spread evenly.
·
On
the third layer, add the lamb meat.
·
Pour
the sauce over the meat as the 4th layer.
·
Garnish
with parsley and with fried dry fruits (almonds).
In brief, MANSAF is a traditional dish of Jordan. You can eat Mansaf with your hand or with a spoon. You can store this for up to 5 days in the fridge. The Jordanian Mansaf Recipe can be served at any event either a happy occasion or the sad one. You will love this recipe.
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