Mansaf
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Mansaf (Arabic,منسف )is a traditional Jordanian dish and is a popular dish in Iraq , Kuwait and many Levantine countries.
The dish's main ingredients are lamb, rice, and a dried form of dairy called jameed many people argue that the Karaki jameed is the best jameed to cook the Mansaf with. Mansaf is arranged with a layer of thin Arabic bread called Shrak or Markook bread on the bottom of the platter. Rice covers the bread and meat is placed above the rice. The yoghurt sauce is then applied liberally to the platter. Traditionally the head of the animal sits on top of the dish. Mansaf can be garnished with almonds and pine nuts.
Traditionally Mansaf is collectively consumed from a large platter and eaten with the right hand and with the left hand behind the back rather than using utensils (although it has become acceptable for it to be eaten with a spoon from a normal plate).
Traditionally only six or seven people stand around the Mansaf. The guests are the first to eat. When they are done, the host and his family will eat.
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