Al-Mansaf is a festive dish made with large chunks of sheep or goat meat boiled in a yogurt sauce and served on a large platter over rice and bread. The preparation itself is a social event, with cooks singing and telling stories. Guests share the platters and consume the dish using their right hand. Passed down from mother to daughter, the recipe and related practices are a central part of Jordan’s socio-cultural events, and the dish evokes a deep sense of identity and social cohesion.