Mansaf is Jordan's national dish: tender lamb layered over rice, dressed with jameed (a tangy dried-yogurt sauce) and topped with nuts, served on a large platter to be shared with both hands.
It is the centrepiece of weddings, holidays and hospitality. Eating mansaf is a statement of welcome. Try it in Amman and Petra restaurants. Travellers who hire car & driver in Jordan often book a mansaf lunch along the road, and full package tours to Jordan include this ceremonial dish.
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