Mansaf refer to the national dish of Jordan that is made from lamb cooked in a yoghurt-like product called Jameed.

The dish is served on a large platter, at the bottom of which is a layer of flatbread , then rice, then the meat, then a garnish of almonds and pine nuts, and finally a sauce poured on top.


Other definition:
Mansaf refere to Jordan's national dish . It is a lamb preparation served with rice and a rice broth. Traditionally, a Bedouin dish, it is prepared on all special occasions. Mansaf is served on a large platter with huge quantities of rice, sprinkled with almonds, pine kernels, and other nuts. Feasting on Mansaf is taken seriously, and hours are spent in its preparations. This extravagant cuisine is served primarily on special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries, as it possesses an important symbolic function within social gatherings.


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