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tomtomsmom
01-30-2007, 09:10 PM
I need some help. My husband is from Amman Jordan and has been very homesick lately. So I want to make a very special dinner for him to ease his heartache. I want it to be a surprise so I can't ask him to call home to get some recipes. I can't call myself because his mother doesn't speak english.

Are there any members here that are from Jordan and can give me some authentic jordaninan recipes? He only eats chicken though which may make this harder. Any help would be great!!!!!:D
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DaNgErOuS MiNdS
01-30-2007, 09:19 PM
Why not j ust buy him something?? car?
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- Qatada -
01-30-2007, 09:22 PM
:salamext:

Bro, cars are too expensive :p



Sis tomtomsmom, try these links:

http://www.recipezaar.com/98411

http://www.al-bab.com/arab/food.htm



Hope they help insha'Allaah! Pray to Allaah/God that he likes it.. lol.



Peace!
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tomtomsmom
01-30-2007, 09:29 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by DaNgErOuS MiNdS
Why not j ust buy him something?? car?
:happy: lol that is funny. things that come from the heart mean more than than things that are bought. he misses home. i just want to give him a taste of it:D
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Jayda
01-30-2007, 09:29 PM
hola Fi_Sabilillah,

gracias those looked very good, i would like to make that stuffed lamb recipe for an upcoming dinner party

Dios te bendiga
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DaNgErOuS MiNdS
01-30-2007, 09:41 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by tomtomsmom
:happy: lol that is funny. things that come from the heart mean more than than things that are bought. he misses home. i just want to give him a taste of it:D
don't Jordan make cars?? how about a pair of


Nike Air 'Jordon'
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Pk_#2
01-30-2007, 09:46 PM
I would love them,

If he don't have them @ tomtomsmom give them to me!

well there not very feminine, mb a diff version LOL
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FBI
01-30-2007, 09:51 PM
:sl:

Also u should consider a 360 with a copy of halo 3 when it comes out, trust me thats the way to a mans heart
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Pk_#2
01-30-2007, 09:54 PM
^^ get real!

Keep dreaming bro :p
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Pk_#2
01-30-2007, 09:55 PM
she wants to cook!!!!!!!

'It's from the heart'

awwwww
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Woodrow
01-30-2007, 10:00 PM
I'm trying to think of some unique Jordanian food. One thing I do recal is a home made cheese. Quite easy to make. Heat some milk in a large pot ade the juice o one lemon for from one to 4 quarts of milk. Bring to a boil reduce heat to a simmer, allow to simmer for about an hour stirring frequently.

Strain into cheese cloth or a colander lined with coffee filter paper allow to firm overnight. Roll in dried thyme, mint and salt to coat well. Wrap and stick in the fridge. Your hubby should know what to do with it when he see's it.
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Pk_#2
01-30-2007, 10:02 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Woodrow
I'm trying to think of some unique Jordanian food. One thing I do recal is a home made cheese. Quite easy to make. Heat some milk in a large pot ade the juice o one lemon for from one to 4 quarts of milk. Bring to a boil reduce heat to a simmer, allow to simmer for about an hour stirring frequently.

Strain into cheese cloth or a colander lined with coffee filter paper allow to firm overnight. Roll in dried thyme, mint and salt to coat well. Wrap and stick in the fridge. Your hubby should know what to do with it when he see's it.
Erm... Eat it?
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Woodrow
01-30-2007, 10:07 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by tasmiyah_B
Erm... Eat it?
Yep, it is a very soft cheese, sort of in between cream and cottage cheese in texture. The flavor will vary depending on the ratio of thyme, to mint you cover it with. It is used much like butter and/or a cheese dip with any Jordanian bread.

I have a friend that makes it often. I eat it with anything and everything. I prefer it with mostly thyme and just a pinch of mint.
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Pk_#2
01-30-2007, 10:09 PM
you eat butter wiv mint gramps, das summin new +o(
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Woodrow
01-30-2007, 10:15 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by tasmiyah_B
you eat butter wiv mint gramps, das summin new +o(
Although you use the cheese similar to butter, it tastes nothing like butter. Remember it is made with lemon juice and milk. Fresh mint also is somewhat pungent and not candy like. With thyme it is a nice combination
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tomtomsmom
01-30-2007, 11:41 PM
Thank you brother Woodrow. I think I will have to try that.

As for the shoes Jordans aren't his stlye. Plus he already has more shoes than any man could ever need. He has more than me!!!
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tomtomsmom
02-11-2007, 10:36 PM
Just thought I would give yall an update.
So I decided to make some type of chicken and rice dish that his mom used to make and 2 types of his favorite treats that I make often. Well I am not sure what happend but lets just say it was not a good day. Not to toot my own horn or anything, but usually I am a pretty good cook. Well when I started cooking at about 10:00 am i found out by 12:00 that I should have just stayed in bed. I started with the treats (pecan chewy bars and snowball cookies). Both of which I have baked so many times that I can't remember, yet they both got messed up somehow. My chewy bars turned into chewy rocks and my snowballs wich are supposed to be round turned into snow disks. Still not sure how that happened.
On to the chicken and rice. Well I spent hours making a yummy broth to cook the rice in. Everything was going great!! It smelled so good my neighbors came over to see just what is was that I was cooking. So I put the chicken, rice mixture, and broth in a huge pot to bring to a boil before I cut the heat down and put the lid on for it to cook. Well not more than 3 minutes later I saw something I have never seen. There were big bubbles on the top that would pop and nothing but SMOKE came out. The whole bottom of the pot was black. So in 3 minutes 12 pieces of chicken, a crap load of rice, and my yummy stock I had spent hours making was ruined!!!!!! With only 30 minutes till my husband would be home I did the only thing I could do. Opened all of the windows to air out the smell of burnt rice.........and called the pizza delivery man:cry:
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Pk_#2
02-11-2007, 10:39 PM
Ahhh don't worry about it sis,

i bet the only thing he was looking forward to was meeting you :D

besides what's wrong with PIZZA!!!!!!!

Mmmmm (Did u save me any?)
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tomtomsmom
02-11-2007, 10:43 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by tasmiyah_B
Ahhh don't worry about it sis,

i bet the only thing he was looking forward to was meeting you :D

besides what's wrong with PIZZA!!!!!!!

Mmmmm (Did u save me any?)


Nope sorry all gone!!!
He was only worried because he thought I had hurt myself when he came home and I was crying my eyes out. He is such a good husband. He made me feel better when he said that all he cared about was that I was ok and didn't burn myself with my possesed smoking pot!!!
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Pk_#2
02-11-2007, 10:45 PM
Awwwwwww das soo sweet!

Be happy that he's happy then :D

No pizza? :'( ahh well!
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H4RUN
02-11-2007, 10:46 PM
:sl:
i should have read this earlier and helped a damzel in distress...u mentioned CHICKEN....now now, this is a secret ancient recipe-ish....you must keep it to yourself for next time atleast..

When u have chicken + to peeld potatoes also known as chips in the not so queeeny parts of the county:p..what more can a man want? ok maybe some mayo and chilly and ketchup just for the heck of it:p

aaaah chicken and chips........Not too much though:p
:w:
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Pk_#2
02-11-2007, 10:48 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by H4RUN
:sl:
i should have read this earlier and helped a damzel in distress...u mentioned CHICKEN....now now, this is a secret ancient recipe-ish....you must keep it to yourself for next time atleast..

When u have chicken + to peeld potatoes also known as chips in the not so queeeny parts of the county:p..what more can a man want? ok maybe some mayo and chilly and ketchup just for the heck of it:p

aaaah chicken and chips........Not too much though:p
:w:
She's not stupid!

She wanted summin special....ur so shilly

[S]DoOfUs![/S]
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Tania
02-12-2007, 04:04 AM
What about to boil them in different pots and when they begin to be cooked put them together and add the flavours and whatever is in the recipe :?The chicken needs lot of time to be cooked and the rice not so long.Otherwise you have to add plenty of water, we have here a food which is mixed but we add water, otherwise get burned.
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north_malaysian
02-12-2007, 04:10 AM
how about hanging some Jordanian flags in the living room... put posters/pics of Petra or Amman on the walls... and you wearing Jordanian costume... you might need a camel too....:D (just joking... but it might be helpful, right?)
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- Qatada -
02-12-2007, 01:29 PM
:salamext:


Akhi ^^ i don't think its a good idea to be all nationalistic. :)


By the way tomtomsmom, hope things get better insha'Allaah.


Peace.
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north_malaysian
02-13-2007, 02:20 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by Fi_Sabilillah
:salamext:


Akhi ^^ i don't think its a good idea to be all nationalistic. :)


By the way tomtomsmom, hope things get better insha'Allaah.


Peace.
as I said: "just joking"
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Muslim Woman
03-12-2007, 03:27 AM



I seek refuge in Allah (The One God) from the Satan (devil) the cursed, the rejected

With the name of ALLAH (swt) -The Bestower Of Unlimited Mercy, The Continously Merciful


Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh (May the peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you)

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format_quote Originally Posted by tomtomsmom
:happy: lol that is funny. things that come from the heart mean more than than things that are bought. he misses home. i just want to give him a taste of it:D

sis , how was the cooking ?

someone made a comment like that never try to cook anything that mom-in-law used to cook. because ur hubby will go back to past & compare it with mom's cooking & will surely say that uhhhh , mom made that so well & it will make u angry :enough!: :raging:


hahaha , not because u r jealous of her but u will think that how rude of him not to praise u ; so it's better to cook a new dish .....just an idea :)




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NoName55
03-12-2007, 03:55 AM
bump,,, better lat than never

:sl:



HOW TO MAKE MANSAF
Ingredients: -
4 kilos of lamb
1 Kilo of Whey
Margarine
2 Kilos of Egyptian Rice
Pine Nuts and Fried Almonds
Recipe: -
1- Whey is washed and soaked in water for an hour, then mashed with the blender, then dried out.
2- Meat is washed and put in a tray and soaked in water
3- Onion (chopped into squares) is added, then meat is boiled to be rather cooked.
4- Meat is removed and soup is taken.
5- Whey juice is mixed with the soup and left to boil, it can be thickened with cornstarch as wished.
6- Meat is added and it is kept on fire until soup and meat are cooked well.
7- Rice is cooked, and then two or three Arabic loaves are put in the tray.
8- Rice is put on the bread pyramidically, then pieces of meat are arranged on the surface.
9- Mansaf is decorated with the pine nuts and almonds.
10- Mansaf is served with hot whey juice and sprayed on mansaf as wished.
Taken from the October issue of Jordan Today magazine by Gondola Hotel website

Traditional Meals
Feasting: Jordan's
Gastronomic Adventure


Within Jordan, mealtime is not merely a biological function, but, rather, a time of celebration. In culinary terms, Jordan has many influences from Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine, and as such enjoys one of the world's most sophisticated and elaborate cuisine's. The rich Jordanian food coupled with the famous Jordanian hospitality creates an atmosphere of festivities each time a meal is served.
There is a wide variety in the Jordanian style of cooking. The authentic Jordanian cuisine can range from grilling (shish kababs, shish taouks) to stuffing of vegetables (grape leaves, eggplants, etc.), meat, and poultry.
Also common in the Jordanian style of cooking is roasting, and/or preparing foods with special sauces. No matter what the style of cooking, Jordanian cuisine promises to satisfy anybody's taste buds.
Mealtime in Jordan is not merely a biological function, but, rather, a social event. Jordanians are generally grouped during meal time and are presented with food in a collective manner.
The food was displayed with grand recipients- such as Mansaf, freekie, and stuffed or whole lamb. The guests would stand as a communal group and share from the one large portion. Today, the food has remained the same, but people have adapted to portion control and individualized food presentation. The same grand recipient is presented. However, guests fill their personal plates with the portion needed. The use of modern utensils in food handling is the norm.
Food is a very important aspect within the Jordanian culture. In most villages, meals are a community event with the immediate and extended family present. In addition, food is commonly used by Jordanians to express their hospitality and generosity. Jordanians by nature are very hospital people and, often, it is presented within minutes of a person's invitation to a local house.
It is with pride that Jordanians serve family, friends, and guests in their homes; no matter how modest their means.
A 'Jordanian invitation' means that you are expected to bring nothing and eat everything.
Most popular in Arabic cuisine, in general, are the appetizers, also known as mezze or muqabalat. On most occasions, the mezze layout is such a grand presentation and so satisfying that it could be considered a feast in itself.
The most common and popular of the appetizers is hummous, which is a puree of chick peas blended with Tania (pulped sesame seeds), lemon, and garlic. Fool Moudames is another well-known appetizer. A workers meal, today it has made its way to the tables of the upper class. A successful mezze must of course have koubba maqliya. Koubba is a deep fried oval-shaped ball with a meat and bulgar wheat paste as its crust and an aromatic filling of minced meat and pine nuts in the middle.
Of course, when we discuss Jordanian food, we have to mention- at length- the most distinctive Jordanian dish, Mansaf.
Mansaf is a Bedouin dish and often symbolizes an occassion. Mansaf consists of Arabic rice, a rich broth made from dry sour milk (jameed), and either lamb or chicken. Whether Jordnains are celebrating a graduation, an engagement, or a wedding- Mansaf is commonly served. In addition, Mansaf is also served during condolences and as a means to patch up ties with others.
Mansaf on the menu is the greatest symbol in Jordanian culture for generosity. The level of generosity is determined by the amount of lamb presented. Utensils are not commonly used when eating Mansaf. Guests feast from the communal dish using their hands. Due to the fact that it symbolizes a social community gathering. The grand presentation is placed in the middle of the dinning setting.
No matter what your preference, Jordanian cuisine will most definitely offer you something to please your taste.
There is so much more to Jordanian food than mere ingriedients. There is a history of hospitality and rich cultural traditions that come with your dish. Bon Appetite.
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tomtomsmom
03-12-2007, 02:22 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Muslim Woman


sis , how was the cooking ?


Lol sis, scroll up and you will see:D
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Irfan's Wife
03-12-2007, 02:28 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by tomtomsmom
Lol sis, scroll up and you will see:D
:D Good luck!!!!
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Muslim Woman
03-12-2007, 03:45 PM


Salaam/peace ,


format_quote Originally Posted by tomtomsmom
Lol sis, scroll up and you will see:D
oh sis , i m so sorry :cry:

It reminds me of my own horrible experience . My poor husband was forced to cook for my guests & at a time he requested me to leave the kitchen , so that i can't make any more disaster :rollseyes there :ooh: :scared:




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