The Jordanian cuisine does not have much originality. It is similar to that of its neighbors Egypt, Lebanese and Turkish.

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Mezze: different preparations served hot or cold in bowls or cups

Hummus, hummus with olive oil

Baba ghanouj: eggplant caviar

Labneh: heavy cream

Kube: meatballs

Falafel, croquettes of chickpeas with spices and fried in bread (or pita khobz) as a sandwich and served with salad (for many this entry is a complete meal)
In terms of the variety meat is summarized in lamb or chicken prepared, usually on skewers or skewers.

Chich Kebab: lamb skewers

Chich Taouk, skewered chicken

Chawarma: bread stuffed with lamb or chicken, onions and tomatoes, grilled and covered with a white sauce … it is the national sandwich.

Kefta: lamb or ground beef mixed with onions and parsley. He adds tomatoes and potatoes and baked.

Gallayeh: chicken, tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers.

Magluba: “backwards” is cooked in a special pan chicken, beans and rice and then turns to serve.

Mensaf: the dish, and original celebrations of the Bedouins. Rice, meat, sauce and goat milk fat (a kind of stew very tasty).

Mulukhiye: A green leafy vegetables, like spinach, cooked with meat.

Musakhan: cookie pan covered with chicken and onions cooked with olive oil and covered with spices.

Sayadiya: whole fish with rice, served with a sauce of onions and olive oil.

Wara-q’inab Mahshi: vine leaves stuffed with rice, ground meat and spices.

Mujaddid: lentils, rice and grilled onions served with tomato salad.

Fresh vegetables are very rare, most of the fittings are different preparations of rice or French fries called “French Frites.”

Confectionery

Baklavas: small delights of puff pastry topped with honey in different varieties, with walnuts, pistachios, almonds …

With respect to beverages should avoid tap water, mineral water is excellent because Jordan has very good natural sources. Fruit juices are not good, especially in street stalls and add them to tap water, bottled drinks are preferable.

Sahlab: typical winter hot drink, milk, cornstarch, sugar, add grated coconut, pistachios … delicious.
Kava brewed coffee Turkish style, is sweet for the preparation and, often flavored with cardamom.
Chai tea, the national drink, very sweet.
Wine imported wines to avoid … nationals are not very good but are cheaper.
Beer production license Dutch national, served in large bottles (750 ml) and different alcohol content (1, 2 and 3).

Arak: brandy-like anise, served with cold water and ice, strong alcohol find

Festivals and events of excellent quality

Religious festivals are governed by the Muslim lunar calendar so dates change each year

New Year or Ras al-Am, first or second week of December.

Ramadan, in mid-August to mid September.

Id al Fitr, end of Ramadan, in mid-September.

Id al-Adha, Day of Sacrifice

Al-Mawlid al-Nabawi, Muhammad’s birth

During the summer there are hundreds of activities, festivals, meetings, artistic, musical, cultural and sports of local, regional or national companies or simply tour organized under the auspices of the government, all of excellent quality.

Jordan Festival, takes place every year in cities considered the “jewels” of the country, Amman, Jerash, Petra …- runs during the months of July and August. Significant participation of national and international artists.

Art and Culture Festival: the city of Jerash, during July and August.

Jordan Short Film: Short Film Festival in November in Amman with the presentation of national and international achievements.