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Mansaf

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Mansaf is a Jordanian dish of lamb cooked in a sauce made with jameed, a dried and fermented yogurt traditionally prepared from sheep's or goat's milk. The meat and sauce are served over rice or bulgur on a layer of thin flatbread, often with almonds or pine nuts. Closely associated with Jordanian identity, mansaf is commonly prepared for weddings, religious holidays, family gatherings, and other communal occasions.

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What is jameed in mansaf?

Jameed is dried and fermented yogurt traditionally made from sheep's or goat's milk. In mansaf, it becomes the sauce served with lamb and rice or bulgur.

Is mansaf served with rice or bulgur?

Mansaf can be served with either rice or bulgur. The grain sits on thin flatbread, with lamb and jameed sauce served above it.

What meat is traditionally used in mansaf?

Mansaf is built around lamb cooked in jameed sauce. The lamb-and-jameed combination is the defining feature of this Jordanian dish.

What are the bread and nuts doing in a mansaf platter?

Thin flatbread forms a layer under the rice or bulgur, while almonds or pine nuts are common toppings. They provide the base and garnish around the lamb and yogurt sauce.

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