The Most Popular Jordanian Dishes:
Mansaf
The traditional meal in Jordan that is present in all occasions - happy and sad. Although it is a known dish in the Syrian Desert region, between Iraq, Jordan, South Syria, and North Saudi Arabia, it is more popular among the Jordanian people. Mansaf is prepared with Jameed, giving it a distinct taste. In the past few years, some places started selling “Mansaf in a cup” at prices affordable to all.
Rushoof
A Jordanian Bedouin dish popular among Bedouins north, center, and south of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It consists of a variety of legume and yogurt.
Knafeh
One of the most popular desserts in Jordan, served in many occasions - happy and sad.
Falafel
Falafel and Hummus (“chickpeas”) make up the breakfast of choice for Jordanians, especially on Fridays. Falafel spots also sell Ful (“fava beans”) and Fatteh Hummus dishes.
Maqluba
One of the most popular dish among Jordanians for its great taste and its upside-down turn contents of aubergine, potato, cauliflower along with salad or yoghurt.
Zarb
An Arab dish popular in the Syrian Desert and all around Palestine and Jordan. It is similar to Haneeth and Mandi dishes in the Arabian Peninsula in that it is cooked in an underground oven. In Jordan, Zarb is considered a traditional dish in Hasma Desert (Wadi Rum).
Luzaqiat
A dish consisting of flour, water, sugar, and ghee, and prepared on a metal griddle. It is very popular and served at wedding and other occasions.
Shawerma
Shawerma is very popular among Jordanians, with many restaurants in Jordan specializing in it to the adoration of visitors from around the world who always come back for another taste.
Musakhan
Originally a Palestinian dish, Musakhan has gained popularity among the Jordanian people, and it is composed of roasted chicken with onions and sumac.
Mujaddara
A mixture of lentil, rice, and fried onions that provides a great taste. Usually, it is served with salad or yoghurt.
Al-Mujallalah
Popular in southern Jordan, this dish consists of bread dipped in jameed hot yoghurt along with mutton or chicken, adorned with fried nuts.
Al-Ruqaqa
Thin bread to which ghee and jameed are added.
Al-Maqtu’ah
Sheep kidney and liver cooked in local ghee.
Ka'akeel
It is dough made from hashed wheat dipped in jameed to which germanders is added.
Hetaliyeh
Jordanian sweet that consists of milk, starch, sugar, and nuts.
Al-Bakeiyleh
Another Jordanian sweet that consists of hashed wheat boiled in sweetened water to which raisins, ghee, and coconuts are added.