Embark on a Flavorful Adventure: Discover the Rich & Diverse Delights of Authentic Jordanian Cuisine, Bursting With Tradition
Jordanain Cuisine
A Culinary Tapestry of Tradition & Flavour
Savor the Flavors of Jordan: A Culinary Journey Awaits
A Rich Culinary Mosaic of Tradition and Taste
In Jordan, there's a popular saying: "Even when you're full, you can still eat 40 more bites." This perfectly captures the heart of Jordanian cuisine – a rich and tantalizing blend of culinary influences from Circassian, Palestinian, North African, Persian, Mediterranean, and Turkish traditions. While you'll find many familiar dishes from Arabic cuisine like falafel, hummus, kebabs, stuffed grape leaves, and various salads, Jordanian cuisine has its own unique charm. It emphasizes fresh, farm-to-table ingredients and has a long tradition of vegetarian and vegan dishes. If you're a vegetarian or vegan, you'll be delighted with the variety of flavorful options available. However, if you have food allergies, it’s best to be cautious with street food. So, sahtein! Enjoy your meal as you embark on a flavorful journey through the diverse and delicious world of Jordanian cuisine.
Mansaf
Ideal for Lunch
Often considered the national dish of Jordan, mansaf is a hearty meal consisting of lamb cooked in a fermented yogurt sauce, served with rice and topped with toasted almonds and pine nuts. It's traditionally eaten with the right hand.
Maqluba
Ideal for Lunch
This dish is a flavorful combination of rice, vegetables, and your choice of meat (usually chicken or lamb), all cooked together and then flipped upside down before serving to create a layered masterpiece.
Musakhan
Ideal for Lunch
Musakhan features sumac-seasoned roasted chicken placed on flatbread and garnished with sautéed onions, pine nuts, and more sumac. It's a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Falafel
Ideal for breakfast
These deep-fried balls or patties, typically made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are commonly served in pita bread with tahini sauce and vegetables
Shawarma
Ideal for Lunch, dinner
Thinly sliced layers of marinated meat (often chicken or beef) are stacked on a vertical rotisserie and cooked slowly. The tender, flavorful slices are typically wrapped in flatbread with tahini sauce and vegetables
Baba Ghanoush
Ideal for Breakfast
This creamy dip is crafted from roasted eggplants blended with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. It's perfect for scooping up with pita bread.
Tabbouleh
Ideal for Salad
Tabbouleh: A refreshing salad made from finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, and bulgur wheat, seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil. It's a light and zesty side dish
Zarb In wadi rum
Zarb
Ideal for Lunch, dinner
The Jordanian culinary tradition involves a unique approach to smoking and slow-cooking. Lamb and chicken, skillfully prepared by us, are generously coated with a blend of aromatic spices before being carefully nestled into a subterranean pit beneath the sand. for slow, patient cooking process. The outcome is nothing short of extraordinary
Knafeh
Ideal as Dessert
For dessert, indulge in knafeh, a sweet pastry made from shredded phyllo dough layered with a creamy filling, soaked in sugar syrup, and often sprinkled with pistachios. It's a rich and satisfying treat.
Manakish
Ideal Anytime
Sometimes called Arabic pizza, manakish is essentially a round of dough, topped with za’atar (an herb thyme), olive oil, and can then optionally include toppings like white cheese, eggs, or ground meat. It’s then baked in a brick oven.
Baklawa
Ideal as Dessert
Is a sweet pastry with layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts, like pistachios or walnuts, and sweetened with syrup. Its origin is debated, but it has a long history. It comes in various shapes and sizes, making it a versatile dessert, and it's a popular choice for gifting.
Kulaj
Ideal as Dessert
sweet dessert with fried kulaj dough wrapped around a creamy, sweet filling. Get ready to savor the delightful goodness of crispy kulaj with cream. This treat contains a soft and creamy filling made with whipping cream that is simply irresistible.
Harisa
Ideal As Sweet
a sweet made with semolina, coconut, cream, sugar, yoghurt, and almonds, all baked until golden brown. Hareeseh is prepared in bar form, kind of like the size and density of a brownie
