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Mansaf

Mansaf

A filling rice dish for a family lunch or dinner.

Time150 min
Servings6
Calories359 kcal
LevelHard

Ingredients

  • lamb1000 g
  • rice300 g
  • jameed or thick yogurt400 g
  • flatbread3 pcs
  • almond60 g
  • salt1 tsp
  • black pepper0.5 tsp
  • vegetable oil2 tbsp

Instructions

1

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear; prepare the meat, vegetables, and spices separately.

2

In a kazan or wide pot, brown the onion and main protein or vegetable base.

3

Add carrots, dried fruit, spices, or other characteristic ingredients and cook for 3–5 minutes.

4

Spread the rice in an even layer and add hot water or broth to cover it by about 1–1.5 cm.

5

Cook without active stirring until the liquid is absorbed, then cover and finish over very low heat.

6

Rest for 10 minutes, gently mix, and serve hot.