Lamb Mansaf
🥙 Middle EasternHard

Lamb Mansaf

Jordan's national dish - tender lamb cooked in fermented dried yogurt sauce, served over rice with almonds.

150 min
Total Time
6
Servings
580
Calories
💪
42g
Protein

Ingredients

For 6 servings

  • 2 lbs Lamb shoulder

    Use halal-certified lamb

  • 3 balls Jameed (dried yogurt)
  • 2 cups Basmati rice
  • 1 large Onion
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tbsp Arabic spice mix
  • 1/4 cup Pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup Almonds
  • 3 tbsp Ghee
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley
  • 2 pieces Shrak bread

Instructions

1

Soak jameed in warm water for 3-4 hours until soft. Blend until smooth.

2

In a large pot, add lamb with onion, spices, and water. Boil for 1.5 hours until tender.

3

Remove lamb and strain the broth. Reserve both.

4

Add jameed sauce to the broth. Simmer on low, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.

5

Cook rice with turmeric and ghee until fluffy.

6

Return lamb to the jameed sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.

7

Toast pine nuts and almonds in ghee until golden.

8

Serve: Layer shrak bread, rice, lamb, and pour sauce over. Top with nuts.

Tip: Traditionally eaten with hands using the right hand only.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

580
Calories
42g
Protein
48g
Carbs
26g
Fat
3g
Fiber
720mg
Sodium

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamb Mansaf halal?

Yes, this Lamb Mansaf recipe is 100% halal. All meat ingredients require halal-certified sources, and we provide specific halal notes for each ingredient.

How long does it take to make Lamb Mansaf?

Lamb Mansaf takes 30 minutes to prepare and 120 minutes to cook, for a total of 150 minutes.

How many calories are in Lamb Mansaf?

One serving contains 580 calories, with 42g protein, 48g carbs, and 26g fat.

Can I meal prep Lamb Mansaf?

Yes! Lamb Mansaf is great for meal prep. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

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