Jordan Cuisine

National Jordan cuisine is considerably influenced by Eastern cooking traditions, especially by Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine. But because of the fact that the country draws European tourists, most restaurants serve a mixed menu consisting both of Arabic and European dishes. As for the leading styles of cooking in the authentic Jordanian cuisine, they are quite different, from grilling and frying to boiling and roasting. By nature Jordanians are very hospital people they use food to express their hospitality. Among the local appetizers, there are Hummous (peas blended with lemon and garlic), Koubba (a ball with a filling of minced meat and pine nuts in the middle). One of the most popular dishes of Jordan is Mansaf. It consists of Arabic rice, a rich milk broth, and either lamb or chicken. Though Jordan is a Muslim country, alcohol is served in the restaurants and bars. Jordan has one of the oldest wine making histories in the world, that’s why local wine is worth trying. Coffee is a real ceremony. It usually involves three cups of coffee. Take into account that it is polite to drink the first one; it is acceptable to refuse the others.