Lebanese Mansaf is a traditional dish made with lamb or chicken, cooked in a rich and tangy yogurt sauce, served over a bed of rice and topped with toasted nuts and fresh herbs. The meat is first slow-cooked in a mixture of yogurt, spices, and sometimes onions, until it’s tender and falling apart.
The dish is then assembled by placing a mound of cooked rice on a platter, followed by the meat and sauce, and finally sprinkled with toasted almonds or pine nuts and fresh parsley or mint. Mansaf is a staple at special occasions and celebrations in Lebanon, and is often served with Arabic flatbread and a side of pickled vegetables.