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Jordan Cuisine

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61 recipes

Signature Jordan Dishes

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Arabic Butter Rice with Vermicelli

A staple in Jordanian cuisine, this fragrant and fluffy rice dish is cooked with butter and toasted vermicelli noodles, offering a simple yet deeply satisfying flavor. It's the perfect accompaniment to a variety of main courses.

Jordan·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Falafel Mesdara

A hearty and flavorful dish combining crispy falafel with a savory lentil and rice pilaf, often served with a tahini-yogurt sauce. It's a comforting and complete meal.

Jordan·Easy·45 minutes

Fasolia bi Zeit

Fasolia bi Zeit is a simple yet flavorful Middle Eastern dish of green beans stewed with tomatoes, onions, and garlic in olive oil. It's often served as a side dish or part of a mezze spread and is popular in Jordan, Palestine, and Syria.

Jordan·Easy·35 minutes

Fatteh Hummus with Fried Bread

A comforting and hearty Levantine dish consisting of layers of toasted or fried pita bread, chickpeas, and a creamy tahini-yogurt sauce, often topped with a drizzle of olive oil and pine nuts.

Jordan·Easy·25 minutes

Fatteh with Chickpeas and Labneh

A comforting and flavorful Levantine dish featuring layers of toasted pita bread, chickpeas, a tangy labneh-yogurt sauce, and a sprinkle of toasted nuts and herbs. It's a popular breakfast or light meal option.

Jordan·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Filfil Rumi Mahshi

A classic Jordanian dish of green bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, ground meat, pine nuts, and currants, simmered in a light, savory tomato-based sauce. This dish is often served as a side or a light main course.

Jordan·Medium·120 minutes

Freekeh-Stuffed Chicken

A flavorful and aromatic dish where a whole chicken is stuffed with seasoned freekeh (a roasted green wheat grain) and then roasted to perfection. It's often garnished with toasted nuts for added texture.

Jordan·Hard·1 hour 15 minutes

Fried Kibbeh bil Laban

Crispy fried bulgur and meat shells filled with a savory spiced meat mixture, served in a tangy yogurt sauce. This is a variation on the more common Shish Barak, focusing on the fried kibbeh element.

Jordan·Medium·1 hour

Helbeh Cake

Helbeh is a traditional Jordanian cake made primarily from semolina and fenugreek seeds, often enjoyed for its unique flavor and purported health benefits, especially for nursing mothers. The cake is baked until golden and then soaked in a sweet syrup, creating a moist and aromatic treat. It's a popular dessert for special occasions and gatherings.

Jordan·Medium·2 hours

Jameed Chicken Mansaf

A celebratory Jordanian dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, tangy yogurt sauce made from jameed (dried fermented yogurt), served over fragrant rice and garnished with toasted nuts. Mansaf is considered the national dish of Jordan and is a symbol of hospitality and generosity.

Jordan·Very Easy·15 minutes

Jordanian Ful Medames

A hearty and flavorful fava bean stew, Ful Medames is a staple in Jordanian cuisine, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a light meal. It's typically seasoned with cumin, garlic, lemon, and olive oil, and can be customized with various toppings.

Jordan·Medium·65 minutes

Jordanian Kofta bil Laban

Flavorful lamb or beef kofta (meatballs) simmered in a rich, tangy yogurt sauce (laban). This comforting dish is often served with rice or bread.

Jordan·Medium·35 minutes

Jordanian Lamb Kofta with Pomegranate Glaze

Tender lamb kofta, seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs, grilled to perfection and finished with a tangy pomegranate molasses glaze. This dish is a flavorful representation of Jordanian grilling traditions.

Jordan·Medium·3 hours 30 minutes

Jordanian Lamb Shank with Freekeh

Tender, slow-cooked lamb shanks infused with aromatic spices, served over a bed of nutty freekeh. This hearty dish is a celebration of Jordanian flavors, perfect for a special occasion or a comforting family meal.

Jordan·Easy·45 minutes

Jordanian Lentil and Vegetable Soup

A hearty and comforting soup made with red lentils, vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes, and aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric. This soup is a staple in Jordanian cuisine, often enjoyed during colder months or as a light meal.

Jordan·Easy·35 minutes

Jordanian Lentil Fritters

Savory and satisfying fritters made from mashed lentils, mixed with aromatic vegetables and spices, then pan-fried until golden and crispy. A popular vegetarian option in Jordanian cuisine.

Jordan·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Jordanian Okra Stew

A hearty and flavorful okra stew, known as Bamia in Jordan, simmered with tender meat in a rich tomato-based sauce. This comforting dish is a staple in Jordanian households and is traditionally served over fluffy rice.

Jordan·Medium·50 minutes

Jordanian Qatayef

Qatayef are small, sweet pancakes, cooked on one side to create a lacy texture. They are typically filled with either a sweet cheese or a spiced walnut mixture, folded into a crescent, and then fried or baked until golden and crispy. They are then drenched in a fragrant sugar syrup.

Jordan·Easy·40 minutes

Jordanian Rice Pudding

A creamy and comforting Middle Eastern rice pudding, delicately flavored with rose water and orange blossom water. This classic dessert is simple to make and a delightful end to any meal.

Jordan·Medium·50 minutes

Jordanian Sfiha

Sfiha are small, open-faced meat pies with a soft dough base, traditionally topped with a spiced mixture of ground lamb or beef, tomatoes, onions, and pomegranate molasses. They are a popular savory snack or appetizer across the Levant.

Jordan·Hard·2 days 1 hour 20 minutes (plus curing time)

Jordanian Stuffed Eggplant

Baby eggplants are blanched, salted, and then stuffed with a flavorful mixture of walnuts, garlic, and chili peppers. They are then preserved in olive oil, creating a tangy, savory delicacy that's a staple in Jordanian mezze.

Jordan·Hard·120 minutes

Jordanian Stuffed Grape Leaves

Tender grape leaves filled with a flavorful mixture of rice, herbs, and sometimes minced meat, then slow-cooked in a tangy lemon and olive oil broth.

Jordan·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes

Jordanian Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, ground meat (lamb or beef), onions, and aromatic spices, then simmered in a light tomato broth. This dish is a comforting and classic part of Jordanian cuisine.

Jordan·Easy·40 minutes

Jordanian Yogurt Chicken with Herbs

Tender chicken breasts marinated in a tangy yogurt sauce infused with fresh herbs, garlic, and spices, then baked to perfection. This dish is a flavorful and healthy option, often served with rice or a fresh salad.

Jordan·Medium·35 minutes

Jordanian Zalabia

Zalabia are a sweet, crispy fried dough pastry, often shaped into irregular swirls or balls, and then drenched in a fragrant syrup. They are a popular dessert throughout the Middle East and are especially enjoyed during festive occasions like Ramadan and Hanukkah.

Jordan·Medium·2 hours

Kibbeh bil Laban with Rice

A comforting Jordanian dish featuring tender kibbeh (bulgur wheat and meat dumplings) simmered in a tangy yogurt sauce, served over fragrant rice. This variation offers a lighter take on traditional kibbeh bil laban, incorporating rice for a more complete meal.

Jordan·Hard·1 hour 45 minutes

Kibbeh bil Sayniyeh

A baked kibbeh dish where layers of seasoned bulgur and meat are filled with a spiced ground meat and pine nut mixture, baked until golden and fragrant.

Jordan·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Kibbeh Hamouda

A delightful variation of kibbeh, where bulgur and finely ground meat are formed into small, savory balls, then simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. This dish offers a comforting and flavorful taste of Jordanian home cooking.

Jordan·Hard·1 hour 25 minutes

Kibbeh Hamouda bil Laban

A delightful variation of kibbeh where fried bulgur and meat shells are simmered in a rich, tangy yogurt sauce, often enhanced with pine nuts and served with rice.

Jordan·Hard·2 hours

Kibbeh Laban with Rice and Fried Onions

A comforting and rich dish featuring tender lamb kibbeh (bulgur wheat and minced lamb dumplings) simmered in a tangy yogurt sauce, served over fluffy rice and topped with crispy fried onions. This variation emphasizes the creamy yogurt sauce and adds a textural contrast with the onions.

Jordan·Hard·1 hour 45 minutes

Kibbeh Labanieh

A comforting and flavorful dish of bulgur and meat dumplings (kibbeh) simmered in a tangy yogurt sauce, often served with rice.

Jordan·Medium·45-50 minutes

Knafeh Nabulsieh

A beloved Levantine dessert, Knafeh Nabulsieh features a base of fine semolina dough soaked in sweet sugar syrup, layered with akkawi cheese, and baked until golden brown and crispy. It's often garnished with pistachios.

Jordan·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Kofta bi Tahini

Kofta bi Tahini is a classic Middle Eastern dish featuring spiced meatballs baked in a creamy, tangy tahini sauce. This comforting dish combines flavorful ground meat with a rich sauce made from tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, often served with fried potatoes.

Jordan·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Kousa Mahshi bil Laban

Tender zucchini stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, ground lamb, and aromatic spices, simmered in a tangy and creamy yogurt sauce. This dish is a comforting and classic representation of Jordanian home cooking.

Jordan·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Kullaj bil Ashta

Kullaj bil Ashta is a delightful Jordanian dessert featuring crispy, flaky phyllo pastry filled with a rich, creamy ashta (clotted cream) filling. These pastries are typically fried until golden brown and then drizzled with a fragrant sugar syrup, often infused with rose or orange blossom water. They are a popular treat for celebrations and special occasions.

Jordan·Easy·35 minutes

Lamb Kofta with Pomegranate Glaze

Flavorful lamb kofta seasoned with aromatic spices, grilled to perfection, and finished with a tangy-sweet pomegranate molasses glaze. This dish is a delightful appetizer or main course, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Jordan.

Jordan·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Lamb, Chickpea, and Rice Pilaf

A hearty and flavorful pilaf featuring tender lamb, protein-rich chickpeas, and aromatic rice, all cooked together with a blend of Middle Eastern spices. This dish is a comforting and satisfying meal, perfect for family gatherings.

Jordan·Medium·2 hours

Lift Mahshi

A traditional Salti dish featuring turnips stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, minced meat, and spices, then simmered in a savory tahini or tamarind broth. This dish highlights the ingenuity of Jordanian cuisine in utilizing seasonal ingredients and creating hearty, nutritious meals.

Jordan·Hard·2 hours 30 minutes

Makmura

A traditional dish from Irbid, Jordan, Makmura translates to 'buried'. It features chicken and onions finely chopped and 'buried' under a blanket of dough, then baked until golden brown. It's a unique and hearty dish, often served sliced like a pie.

Jordan·Medium·3 hours 15 minutes (plus soaking)

Mansaf

Jordan's national dish, a rich and flavorful celebration of lamb cooked in a tangy fermented dried yogurt sauce (jameed), served traditionally over layers of rice and crisp shrak bread, and garnished with toasted nuts.

Jordan·Hard·2 hours 15 minutes

Maqluba

Maqluba, meaning 'upside-down' in Arabic, is a visually stunning and flavorful rice dish. Layers of seasoned meat (chicken or lamb), fried or roasted vegetables like eggplant and cauliflower, and aromatic rice are cooked together in a pot and then dramatically flipped onto a serving platter.

Jordan·Medium·1 hour 45 minutes

Maqluba

A visually stunning and flavorful Palestinian and Jordanian dish where rice, chicken, and fried vegetables are layered in a pot and then inverted onto a platter for serving.

Jordan·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Musakhan Chicken Rolls

A popular Palestinian and Jordanian dish featuring sumac-marinated chicken, caramelized onions, and toasted pine nuts, traditionally served over taboon bread. This version presents it in convenient, bite-sized rolls.

Jordan·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Musakhan Rolls

A modern, portable take on the classic Palestinian and Jordanian Musakhan. Tender, sumac-marinated chicken and caramelized onions are rolled in thin taboon bread or large tortillas and baked until golden.

Jordan·Easy·45 minutes

Mutabal

A quintessential Middle Eastern appetizer, Mutabal features smoky, roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, creating a creamy and flavorful dip.

Jordan·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes

Roasted Sweet Potato and Chickpea Bowl with Tahini Dressing

A vibrant and nutritious bowl featuring tender roasted sweet potatoes, spiced chickpeas, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all brought together with a creamy, tangy tahini dressing. This dish is a healthy and satisfying option for lunch or dinner.

Jordan·Easy·1 hour

Rummaniyeh

A hearty and tangy vegan stew from Jordan, featuring tender lentils and eggplant simmered in a flavorful broth of pomegranate juice, molasses, and garlic. This dish is known for its unique sweet and sour profile.

Jordan·Easy·1 hour 10 minutes

Rummaniyeh

A hearty and tangy vegan stew from Jordan, featuring tender lentils and soft eggplant simmered in a flavorful broth with sour pomegranate juice and molasses. This dish is a testament to the vibrant and diverse flavors of Jordanian cuisine.

Jordan·Medium·45 minutes

Samak bil Tamr Hindi

A unique and flavorful fish dish where white fish fillets are baked or pan-fried and then coated in a tangy and slightly sweet tamarind glaze, often infused with garlic and spices. It represents a less common but delicious preparation of fish in Jordanian cuisine.

Jordan·Medium·45 minutes

Samak Mashwi bil Tahini

Grilled whole fish marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and herbs, then drizzled with a creamy tahini sauce. A popular coastal dish.

Jordan·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Sayadieh Samak

A fragrant and flavorful one-pot dish of spiced rice cooked with caramelized onions and topped with pan-fried fish, a staple in coastal regions.

Jordan·Hard·1 hour 45 minutes

Shish Barak

A beloved Levantine dish featuring small, savory dumplings filled with spiced minced meat, simmered in a tangy yogurt sauce. It's a celebratory and comforting meal.

Jordan·Easy·55 minutes

Shorbat Adas

A comforting and nutritious red lentil soup, a staple in Jordanian cuisine, often enjoyed during colder months and particularly during Ramadan. It's known for its simple yet flavorful preparation, typically featuring lentils, vegetables, and aromatic spices.

Jordan·Medium·45 minutes (approx.)

Shrak

Shrak is a traditional, paper-thin Bedouin flatbread cooked on a saj (a large convex griddle). It's known for its delicate crispness and is a staple in Jordanian cuisine, often served with various dips and spreads.

Jordan·Easy·1 hour

Siniyet Khudra

A flavorful and colorful baked vegetable dish from Jordan, featuring a medley of zucchini, eggplant, and potatoes seasoned with aromatic spices like turmeric and za'atar. It's often served with a refreshing tahini sauce.

Jordan·Medium·45 minutes

Sweet Potato and Tahini Fritters

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these sweet potato and tahini fritters are a delightful vegetarian dish. They are seasoned with aromatic spices and served with a creamy tahini sauce, making them a perfect appetizer or light meal.

Jordan·Medium·2 hours 15 minutes

Waraq Enab bil Zeit

Tender grape leaves stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, herbs, and sometimes minced lamb, slow-cooked in a tangy lemon and olive oil sauce. This is a vegetarian version often served as a mezze or appetizer.

Jordan·Hard·2.5-3.5 hours

Zarb

Zarb is a traditional Bedouin cooking method where meat (often lamb or chicken) and vegetables are cooked in an underground oven, creating a smoky, tender, and flavorful meal. It's a communal dish often prepared for celebrations and gatherings.

Jordan·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Zarb Chicken and Rice

A flavorful and aromatic one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, fragrant rice, and a medley of spices, traditionally cooked in a Bedouin underground oven (Zarb). This adaptation focuses on the flavor profile for home cooking.

Jordan·Hard·2.5-3.5 hours

Zarb Chicken and Rice with Spices

A traditional Bedouin dish where marinated chicken and spiced rice are slow-cooked underground in a sand oven (Zarb), resulting in incredibly tender meat and flavorful rice.

Jordan·Hard·3.5-4.5 hours

Zarb Lamb and Vegetables

A traditional Bedouin dish where lamb and seasonal vegetables are slow-cooked in an underground oven (Zarb) using hot coals, imparting a unique smoky flavor. This version focuses on tender lamb shoulder and root vegetables.

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