Mansaf dish

Recipe:-

                Mansaf! Jordan's national dish, a flavorful and aromatic delight. Here's a traditional Mansaf recipe with accurate measurements and ingredients:

*Servings:* 6-8 people

*Ingredients:*

For the Rice:

- 2 cups long-grain rice (e.g., Basmati or Jasmine)

- 4 cups water

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

- 1 teaspoon salt

For the Lamb:

- 1.5 pounds boneless lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1-inch pieces

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

- 1 onion, chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1 teaspoon ground coriander

- 1 teaspoon paprika

- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

- Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Yogurt Sauce (Jameed):

- 1 cup plain yogurt

- 2 tablespoons lemon juice

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Pine Nuts:

- 1/4 cup pine nuts

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- Salt, to taste

*Instructions:*

1. Prepare the rice:

    - Rinse rice and soak for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.

    - Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add salt and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil.

    - Add rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until cooked.

2. Prepare the lamb:

    - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

    - Add onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook until onion is translucent.

    - Add 2 cups water, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours or until lamb is tender.

3. Prepare the yogurt sauce (Jameed):

    - Mix yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

4. Prepare the pine nuts:

    - Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts and cook until lightly toasted, about 2-3 minutes.

5. Assemble Mansaf:

    - Spread rice on a large platter or individual plates.

    - Arrange lamb pieces on top of rice.

    - Drizzle yogurt sauce over lamb.

    - Sprinkle pine nuts and chopped parsley or sumac (optional).

*Tips:*

- Traditionally, Mansaf is cooked in a large, shallow dish called a "tabbouleh."

- Use high-quality ingredients, especially the lamb, for the best flavor.

- Adjust spice levels to your taste.

- Serve Mansaf with a side of vegetables or salad, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious and authentic Jordanian Mansaf!

 

Calorie chart per mansaf serving:-

        Here's an approximate calorie chart for Mansaf per serving (assuming 6-8 servings):

*Total Calories per Serving:* 742-992

*Breakdown:*

*Rice (1/6-1/8 of total):*

- Calories: 150-200

- Protein: 2-3g

- Fat: 2-3g

- Saturated Fat: 0.5-1g

- Carbohydrates: 30-40g

- Fiber: 1-2g

- Sodium: 100-150mg

*Lamb (1/6-1/8 of total):*

- Calories: 250-333

- Protein: 25-33g

- Fat: 15-20g

- Saturated Fat: 5-7g

- Cholesterol: 60-80mg

- Sodium: 400-500mg

*Yogurt Sauce (Jameed) (1/6-1/8 of total):*

- Calories: 50-67

- Protein: 5-7g

- Fat: 3-5g

- Saturated Fat: 2-3g

- Carbohydrates: 6-8g

- Sodium: 50-67mg

*Pine Nuts (1/6-1/8 of total):*

- Calories: 100-133

- Protein: 2-3g

- Fat: 10-13g

- Saturated Fat: 1-2g

- Carbohydrates: 2-3g

- Fiber: 1-2g

- Sodium: 0-1mg

*Total Nutrition Facts (per serving):*

- Calories: 742-992

- Protein: 44-59g

- Fat: 40-53g

- Saturated Fat: 13-20g

- Cholesterol: 100-133mg

- Carbohydrates: 64-85g

- Fiber: 5-7g

- Sodium: 650-867mg

Please note:

- These values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.

- Mansaf is a rich and calorie-dense dish, so moderation is recommended.

To make Mansaf healthier, consider:

- Using leaner lamb cuts

- Reducing pine nut portion

- Increasing vegetable or salad serving

- Using low-fat yogurt

- Limiting portion size

      Keep in mind that nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients and cooking methods. Consult a reliable nutrition source for personalized guidance.