A New Perspective on Mideastern Cooking; ON THE BOOKSHELF

From: The Washington Post | Date: March 10, 2004 | Copyright information

Mansaf

(Lamb and Rice Pilaf

With Yogurt Sauce)

(4 to 6 servings)

"The first time I tasted this classic dish was at a Bedouin feast years ago in Israel. At the time I didn't realize that this entree of humble Bedouin origin [had] become the national dish of Jordan, served at the royal palace for important state dinners.

"Mansaf is composed of lamb stew with yogurt sauce sitting atop rice pilaf on a bed of pita bread. Usually it is embellished with fried or ...

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