5 Dishes You’ll Find In Every Home In Amman

We dare you to find one Jordanian family that doesn’t cook these dishes regularly.

1. Mansaf

The #1 dish in Jordan, mansaf is always present on the menu.

2. Makmoura

An Irbid specialty, this dish is layered with dough, onions, and chicken. Yum!

3. Elzarb

This Jordanian specialty is prepared with freekeh, vegetables, cinnamon, garlic, and meat grilled and seasoned to perfection.

4. Maklouba

Everyone cooks maklouba in their own way but the golden rule is to have eggplants and chicken or meat.

5. Sajieh

Meat filled with onions and peppers, this meal is a favorite!