Mansaf

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:17:47 GMT

Step 1

Break the fermented yogurt(jameed) into small pieces and place in a bowl, then add 1 cup of boiling water on top, cover it, and let it sit for 1 hour. "I like to do an initial boil for my lamb to get rid of the gamy taste and gunk, so I add 1 tablespoon of oil to a pot and heat it up."

Step 2

Add the lamb and sear for 1 minute, then add the onion, spices, and mix.

Step 3

Add enough hot water to cover and let it sit on high heat for 10–15 minutes, until it boils. Once boiling, remove the lamb and discard the spices and onion.

Step 4

Now to the same pot, add 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp ghee.Add the lamb shoulder and the mansaf spices along with the black pepper and cardamom pods, and add enough hot water to cover. Let it come to a boil before lowering the heat to medium and covering it to cook for about 45 minutes. Once the 45 minutes are up, strain the broth and set it aside. Return the lamb to the pot.

Step 5

As that's cooking, add the soaked jameed pieces (withthe water) into a blender along with the Labneh and yogurt drink, and blend on high speed until smooth.

Step 6

Add the yogurt sauce to the lamb, using a strainer to make sure it stays smooth. Now add 2 cups of the leftover strained broth and mix. Keep mixing on medium heat until it foams,about 10–15 minutes.

Step 7

Once its done, cover and let it cool for another 45 minutes, or until the Iamb is tender.

Step 8

Once rice is soaked, strain it, and add oil and ghee to a pot on high heat, then add the rice once the ghee is melted.

Step 9

Add the salt and turmeric and mix.

Step 10

Add the hot water and let it come to a boil,about 5 minutes.

Step 11

Now lower the heat to low, and cover for another 15-20minutes or until done.

Step 12

To assemble the platter, you can start by adding a layer of shrak (thin bread) on the bottom. Drizzle about 1/2 cup yogurt soup over the top. Now layer the rice on it and add the lamb. Top with toasted almonds or pine nuts and parsley. Strain the yogurt soup into a bowl, and now the cardamom pods will come out. Serve and enjoy.

Step 13

Take a bit of lamb, bread and rice to make a ball, then pop into your mouth in one bite! Enjoy

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