Mensaf (Jordanian Lamb Stew) Recipe

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Mensaf (Jordanian Lamb Stew)
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Ingredients:

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lb boneless lamb shoulder , cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 6 pita bread rounds
  • 1 cup salted goat's milk (jameed el-kasih)

Directions:

  1. Place 1 tablespoon olive oil into a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and cook until evenly browned on all sides. Remove the lamb. Add cooking rack; place lamb on rack. Pour in 4 cups water. Close cover securely; place pressure regulator on vent pipe. Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook for 40 minutes. (Pressure regulator should maintain a slow steady rocking motion; adjust heat if needed.)
  2. Remove pressure cooker from heat, and allow pressure to drop on its own. Remove lamb, separate meat from bones, and keep warm. Discard bones. Pour pan broth into a bowl, and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, place remaining four cups water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and rice into a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all moisture is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  4. Place remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil into a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the pine nuts; cook and stir until deep brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour 2 cups of the reserved broth into a large pan. Pour in the goat's milk. Add the lamb to the milk mixture. Simmer over medium heat allowing the lamb to absorb some of the liquid, about 30 minutes.
  6. To serve, arrange the pita bread over the bottom of a large platter. Spoon rice over the bread. Place the lamb on top of the rice, and drizzle with any remaining milk mixture. Sprinkle pine nuts over the top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 697.97 Kcal (2922 kJ)
Calories from fat 321.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.75g 55%
Cholesterol 85.05mg 28%
Sodium 293.01mg 12%
Potassium 271.93mg 6%
Total Carbs 64.26g 21%
Sugars 0.62g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 6%
Protein 27.33g 55%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 86.7mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 153.28 Kcal (642 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.85g 55%
Cholesterol 18.68mg 28%
Sodium 64.34mg 12%
Potassium 59.72mg 6%
Total Carbs 14.11g 21%
Sugars 0.14g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.34g 6%
Protein 6g 55%
Iron 1mg 26%
Calcium 19mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.6
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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