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Mansaf – Jordan’s national dish

Lamb cooked in yoghurt, on rice with almonds: in Jordan, mansaf is the dish for weddings, festivals and guests you want to honour.

22,90 €

Jordan's royal specialty: tender lamb slowly cooked in a rich yoghurt sauce, infused with cumin, garlic and mint. It is served on a bed of fragrant rice, generously scattered with roasted almonds and accompanied by a silky yoghurt sauce. Every bite brings together creaminess, gentle spice and the festive generosity that has made this dish so beloved.

Allergens: Milk/Lactose · Tree nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecan, Brazil nuts, pistachios, macadamia)

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In Jordan, there’s hardly a celebration without mansaf. At weddings, for Eid, when a family member comes home – the big platter of rice and lamb always sits in the middle. We serve it as mansaf urduni – the Jordanian way.

Lamb in yoghurt

What makes mansaf special is the cooking liquid. The lamb isn’t braised in water or tomato, but in a rich yoghurt sauce. In Jordan this is traditionally made with jameed, the dried and salted yoghurt of Bedouin cooking. In ours, cumin, garlic and mint give the sauce its flavour.

How to eat mansaf

Traditionally, mansaf is served on a large platter with thin flatbread under the rice. Everyone eats from the same platter – in the old days, with the right hand. We serve it as an individual plate: rice scattered generously with toasted almonds, the lamb on top, and the yoghurt sauce on the side for pouring.

How it compares with our other lamb dishes

Yoghurt links mansaf to kibbeh bil laban, which uses bulgur balls instead of lamb. A cool yoghurt and cucumber sauce with lamb and pistachio rice is kharouf mahshi, while lamb layered with aubergines is maqluba.

Starters and celebrations

Fresh mezze like tabbouleh or baba ganoush make good starters. For weddings and family celebrations, take a look at our wedding catering – or celebrate in our own event hall.

FAQ

Good to know

What is mansaf?

Jordan’s national dish: lamb cooked in a yoghurt sauce and served on rice. On our menu it’s called Mansaf Urduni – ‘urduni’ means ‘Jordanian’.

Is the meat halal?

Yes, all the meat at Dunya is halal.

What does the yoghurt sauce taste like?

Creamy, slightly tangy and well seasoned – with cumin, garlic and mint. You also get extra sauce on the side for pouring over.

How is mansaf different from kharouf mahshi?

In mansaf, the lamb is cooked in yoghurt sauce and the rice is topped with toasted almonds. Kharouf mahshi is lamb shank on rice with peas and pistachios, served with a cold yoghurt and cucumber sauce.

Can I enquire about mansaf for a celebration?

Yes. Send us the date and number of guests and we’ll get back to you with a quote within 24 hours. We can deliver within about 70 km of Mannheim.