If you are looking for something special to spice up your dinner table, look no further than the savory and delicious jameed. This dried sheep’s milk yogurt is a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine and provides a unique flavor profile to any kind of dish. Here are five dishes where jameed is the star of the show:
1. Shorabat Jameed: This classic Jordanian soup is made with a base of jameed, mutton broth, tomato paste, and garlic. It’s usually served with vermicelli noodles and is accompanied by a simple salad of cucumbers, tomatoes, and parsley.
2. Kibbeh with Jameed: This version of the classic fried Middle Eastern dish is made with ground lamb mixed with cracked wheat, pine nuts, and onions before it is stuffed with a mix of jameed and spices before getting fried in oil.
3. Kousa with Jameed: This Syrian dish is made by cooking zucchini and onions in a tomato-based sauce that has been seasoned with jameed. It’s usually served with pita bread or white rice.
4. Muhammarah with Jameed: A favorite dip of the Middle East, muhammara is a Lebanese condiment made with a blend of red peppers, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. The addition of jameed gives it an even more special flavor that can be used to top off your favorite sandwiches or salads.
5. Jameed Rice: This simple yet delicious dish is a combination of basmati rice, jameed, ghee and spices. Perfect for a quick dinner or to add a flavorful side to your meals.