A flavorful Mansaf is a traditional dish in Jordan composed of layers of bread, rice, and tender chunks of lamb served with a special yogurt sauce.A must-try recipe!
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.
Add the lamb and sear for 1 minute, then add the onion, spices, and mix.
Add hot water to cover the lamb 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.
To the same pot, add 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of 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. Then, strain the broth and set it aside. Return the lamb to the pot.