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Hard 1 hr~520 kcal 9/10
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Mansaf
Jordan’s ceremonial lamb dish, served over rice with fermented yogurt sauce and almonds on a generous shared platter.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 6~620 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 120 min cook
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Timeline
Total 2 h 25 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking2 h
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 900 gr Lamb
- 500 gr Strained yogurt
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Rice
- 80 gr Almonds
- 4 adet Cardamom
- 1.5 çay kaşığı(~7.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Put the lamb in a pot with cardamom, salt, and water.
- 2
Boil the lamb for 90 minutes, until tender.
1 hr 30 min90:00 - 3
Loosen the yogurt or jameed sauce gradually with lamb broth.
- 4
Cook the yogurt sauce for 20 minutes, whisking constantly and keeping the heat moderate so it does not split.
20 min20:00 - 5
Spread the rice on a wide plate and place the meat on top.
- 6
Serve with yogurt sauce, almonds, and parsley.
💡 Tip: Whisk the yogurt sauce constantly as it heats; it stays glossy without curdling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve on a wide platter with almonds and parsley.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~620
kcal calories
33
g protein
46
g carbs
31
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 31%Fat 47%
GI 39 · Low GIGL 18 · Medium GL
5.9g
Sugar
2.9g
Fiber
724.2mg
Sodium
18.8g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
9/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- Tree nuts
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Mansaf make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mansaf take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 120 minutes; 145 minutes in total.Is Mansaf difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Mansaf have?
Approximately 620 kcal per serving. Protein: 33g, carbs: 46g, fat: 31g.Which allergens does Mansaf contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Mansaf belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Mansaf need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Mansaf filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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