Easy Mansaf Recipe (Jordan's Lamb and Rice Dish)

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1. 1Step 1: Fill a deep pot with enough water to cover the meat and bring to a boil. Add the meat and wait for the water to boil again.
2. 2Step 2: Let the meat boil for 5 minutes, then remove the meat pieces and discard the water.
3. 3Step 3: In the same pot, melt 2 tablespoons of ghee, then add the onions and sauté for a couple of minutes.
4. 4Step 4: Add the spices and meat cubes, and brown for about 5 minutes.
5. 5Step 5: Cover with hot water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the meat is done, about 75 minutes.
6. 6Step 6: In a separate pot, melt ghee and add the rice. Stir until the rice grains are coated with ghee.
7. 7Step 7: Mix in turmeric and salt, then pour in the water.
8. 8Step 8: Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook until the rice is done.
9. 9Step 9: When the meat is done, start making the Jameed sauce.
10. 10Step 10: In a large bowl, add yogurt and sprinkle with cornstarch. Whisk to combine.
11. 11Step 11: Pour in the liquid Jameed and whisk well. Then mix in about 1 1/2 cups of the meat broth.
12. 12Step 12: In a pot over medium heat, melt ghee and sauté the garlic for just 30 seconds.
13. 13Step 13: Pour in the Jameed mixture, whisking well, and bring to a boil.
14. 14Step 14: Add the cooked meat. Taste and season to your liking.
15. 15Step 15: Let everything cook together for about 10 minutes over medium heat.
16. 16Step 16: Right before serving, assemble the dish.
17. 17Step 17: On a big platter, arrange the bread and ladle some of the Jameed sauce on top.
18. 18Step 18: Spread the rice over the bread and place the cooked lamb meat on top.
19. 19Step 19: Ladle more sauce over and sprinkle with toasted almonds and chopped parsley.