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Authentic Mansaf

A regal meal signifying communal gathering, Mansaf's essence lies in yogurt's taurine properties, imparting heat and tenderness to meat while uniting dietary Earth elements.

Middle EasternPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    In a large pot, lamb with laurel leaves until tender. Remove, strain, and reserve broth.

  2. 2

    In another pot, mix labneh with reserved broth, turmeric, cumin, and salt. gently.

  3. 3

    Return lamb to the pot with labneh sauce and for an additional hour.

  4. 4

    Cook rice in a separate pot with ghee and additional broth until fluffy.

  5. 5

    Toast pine nuts in ghee until golden.

  6. 6

    Serve lamb and sauce over rice, garnished with toasted nuts.

📋Details

CuisineMiddle Eastern
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
26%
💧Water
30%
🌍Earth
32%
💨Air
12%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat6%
Entropy11%
Reactivity83%
0.129
Heat
0.216
Entropy
1.691
Reactivity