World Flavors Cookbook

Syrian Mansaf

Name: Syrian Mansaf
Cook time: 120 min
Cuisine: Syria
Ingredients: 1kg lamb chunks Jameed (dried yogurt) or liquid yogurt with cornstarch Basmati rice Saj bread (Markook) Toasted almonds and pine nuts

A grand platter of rice and tender lamb cooked in a rich, tangy yogurt sauce.

Cuisine: Syria

Ingredients

1kg lamb chunks Jameed (dried yogurt) or liquid yogurt with cornstarch Basmati rice Saj bread (Markook) Toasted almonds and pine nuts

Instructions

Cook lamb in the yogurt sauce until very tender. Prepare the rice. To serve, line a large tray with flatbread, top with a layer of rice, and then the meat. Pour the hot yogurt sauce over the entire platter. Garnish with plenty of toasted nuts.