When it’s done flip it then slice it add more lemon juice if you like it more lemony then enjoy with side of yogurt and pita bread.

Note: if you like adding meat you can add it to the bottom and cook it for longer time on low till the meat gets soft need about 2 hours of cooking.

1 cabbage; I usually like to freeze the cabbage a day or 2 before using, then I take it out the freezer the same day I want to use it, I place it in a bowl with hot water then start taking off the leaves one by one this way you don’t have to cook the cabbage but you can cook the cabbage the traditional way on the stove in hot water and take off the leaves one by one.

Putting the cabbage in the freezer easier and faster to separate the leaves.

Filling:

2 cups short grain rice ( I like using calrose rice, diamond brand)

1 bunch parsley (about 1 cup chopped parsley or more )

1 large onion

4 minced garlic cloves

2 medium size tomatoes

2 tbsp dried mint or 1/4 cup fresh chopped mint

2 tsp salt

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tbsp pomegranate molasses

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp 7 spice

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp black pepper

Liquid Sauce:

2 cups hot water

1/4 cup lemon juice  

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1: Remove the centre core of the cabbage, place in a ziplock bag then freeze for 1 to 2 days before using, take the cabbage out the freezer then place it in a bowl and cover with hot water the leaves will start coming off take them off one by one and place in a strainer. You can use the traditional way by removing the centre core of the cabbage then add it in a large pot with hot water and while the water boiling take off the leaves one by one.

2:wash the rice then soak for 10 minutes.

3: cut the onion, tomatoes and chop the parsley.

4: mix all the ingredients listed above for the filling.

5: add a parchment paper to the pot bottom so the cabbage doesn’t stick.

6: start layering by adding the cabbage leaves then layer of the filling then repeat the layers till you get 4 to 5 layers.

7: mix the ingredients for the liquid then add on top, add something heavy like baking glass dish or a heavy metal small tray.
8: when start bubbling cover and lower the heat to the lowest temperature and cook for about 1 one.

9: when it done take out the lid then flip.
10: flip then slice and enjoy with side of yogurt and pita bread.

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3: when start boiling skim out the foam on top then add garlic, onion, cinnamon stick, bayleaf and salt, let it cook for about 20 minutes on medium heat

4:when chicken finish cooking take out and shred into big pieces sprinkle on top some cinnamon for the flavor and add some broth to keep it moist cover and set on the side.

5:strain the broth to use for the rice

6: in a pot add olive oil then brown ground beef till fully Cooked add in the spices and chopped onion cook for another 2 minutes then add the rice and mix all together

7:add chicken broth and when start boiling add butter or ghee mix then cover and let it cook at low for 20 minutes.

8: after 20 minutes turn off the heat and let it covered for another 10 minutes

9: toast some nuts to top the rice with it

10: start on playing the mansaf by adding the rice in a plate then top it with the chicken ( if chicken got cold warm it up)then top it with the roasted nuts and chopped parsley .

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3: Place chicken breast-side down, cut the spine using a knife or scissors.

3: Place chicken breast-side down, cut the spine using a knife or scissors.

4: flip then flat using your hands by pressing on the breast down

5: in a bowl mix together all the ingredients listed above

6: brush the sauce mix all over the chicken on both sides then keep some of the sauce to use on the potatoes

7: you can bake the chicken right away or marinate for couple hours for better flavor

8: cut potatoes into wedges then mix with the remaining sauce.

9: place the chicken in a baking dish and add around it the potatoes then cover with aluminum foil.

10: bake in a preheated oven at 400f for 30 minutes covered.

11: uncover then cook for another 30 to 45 minutes u covered till golden color and crispy.

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