Jordanian Feast: Mansaf, Maqlooba, and Knafeh
Generated on: May 7, 2024
Ingredients
Mansaf - Lamb:
- Lamb shoulder1 kg
Mansaf - Sauce:
- Dried yogurt (Jameed)200 g
Mansaf - Rice:
- Rice500 g
Maqlooba - Base:
- Eggplant2
- Potatoes3
Maqlooba - Meat:
- Chicken thighs6
Knafeh - Dough:
- Knafeh dough500 g
Knafeh - Filling:
- Akkawi cheese300 g
Knafeh - Syrup:
- Sugar400 g
Directions
- 1
Prepare the jameed by soaking it in water overnight, then blend it until smooth.
- 2
Cook the lamb shoulder in water with some salt until tender. Remove the meat and reserve the broth.
- 3
In a large pot, combine the blended jameed and lamb broth and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked lamb back and cook until the sauce thickens.
- 4
Cook the rice separately with some turmeric for color and set aside.
- 5
For the maqlooba, fry the sliced eggplants and potatoes. Layer them in a pot with the chicken thighs. Cover with water, add spices, and cook until the chicken is done.
- 6
Assemble the maqlooba by placing a plate on top of the pot and flipping it upside down.
- 7
For the knafeh, shred the dough and mix with melted butter. Press half into a baking tray, add the cheese, and cover with the remaining dough.
- 8
Bake until the top is crispy and golden.
- 9
Prepare the syrup by dissolving sugar in water, adding lemon juice, and cooking until it thickens.
- 10
Pour the syrup over the hot knafeh and sprinkle with crushed pistachios.
- 11
Serve the mansaf on a large platter with rice at the bottom, lamb on top, garnished with nuts and parsley.
- 12
The maqlooba and knafeh are served as accompaniments to complete the feast.
Enjoy your food!