Mansaf is a traditional Jordanian dish often served on special occasions. It consists of lamb cooked in a yogurt sauce, served with rice and flatbread. ¹⁾

Falafel are deep-fried balls or patties made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, often served in pita bread with vegetables and tahini. ²⁾

Maqluba, meaning “upside-down,” is a dish made from meat (usually chicken or lamb), rice, and vegetables cooked together and then flipped when served. ³⁾

Shish kebabs are skewers of marinated and grilled meat, often served with rice or flatbread. ⁴⁾

Knafeh is a popular dessert made from shredded filo dough layered with sweet cheese or semolina, often soaked in syrup and topped with pistachios. ⁵⁾

Musakhan is a dish made from roasted chicken, onions, and sumac, served on flatbread. ⁶⁾

A typical Jordanian salad includes ingredients like cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and parsley, often dressed with olive oil and lemon juice. ⁷⁾

Hummus, a beloved Middle Eastern dish, is made from cooked and mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, often served with pita bread. ⁸⁾

Galayet bandora is a tomato-based stew often served with sautéed onions and flatbread. ⁹⁾

Jameed is a fermented and dried yogurt product used in cooking traditional Jordanian dishes like mansaf. ¹⁰⁾

Zarb is a Bedouin-style barbecue where meat and vegetables are cooked in an underground pit heated by hot stones. ¹¹⁾

Mutabbaq is a savory pastry filled with a mixture of ingredients like meat, cheese, or vegetables, often folded and fried. ¹²⁾

Magloobeh, similar to maqluba, is a dish made from meat, rice, and vegetables, often cooked together and flipped when served. ¹³⁾

Warak enab are stuffed grape leaves filled with a mixture of rice, meat, and spices, often served as an appetizer. ¹⁴⁾

Shawarma is a popular street food made from thinly sliced marinated meat, often served in a pita or flatbread with vegetables and sauces. ¹⁵⁾