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Jordanian food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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Jordan is a middle-income country located in the heart of the Middle East with approximately 11 million inhabitants. Jordan’s economy is service-oriented, accounting for over 70% of GDP. The country has limited natural resources and faces substantial water scarcity, being one of the most water-poor nations globally. Jordan hosts one of the largest refugee populations per capita worldwide, with approximately 750,000 registered refugees, primarily from Syria…

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The average Jordanian daily plate size is

1351 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

PARSLEY

MINT

THYME

OREGANO

BAY LEAVES

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Spices

CUMIN

CORIANDER

ALLSPICE

BLACK PEPPER

CINNAMON

SUMAC

TURMERIC DRY

GREEN CARDAMOM

NIGELA SEED

SAFFRON

DRY CHILI

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Aromatics

GARLIC

ONION

LEMON

CHILI PEPPERS

ROSEWATER

ORANGE WATER

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Condiments

OLIVE OIL

YOGURT

DRIED YOGURT

TAHINI

TOMATO PASTE

CLARIFIED BUTTER

POMEGRANATE MOLASSES

SESAME SEEDS

DATES

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