Makmoura
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| Alternative names | Makmoora[1][2] |
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| Place of origin | Jordan |
| Associated cuisine | Jordanian cuisine |
| Main ingredients | Chicken, olive oil |
Makmoura (Arabic: مكمورة, romanized: makmūrah) is a traditional Jordanian dish associated with the rural areas of northern Jordan,[3][4][5] including Ar-Ramtha, Huwwarah, and the villages of the northern Irbid Governorate.[6][1]
This dish is commonly prepared for celebrations, family gatherings, and local festivals, and it has become an integral part of Irbid’s cultural identity.[7][8]
Makmoura is primarily made from whole wheat flour, chicken or meat, olive oil, and generous quantities of finely chopped Onion.[9][2][10] Makmoura was traditionally made to celebrate the olive harvest season, as it uses olive oil as a primary ingredient.[11]
Etymology
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The word makmoura means "covered", it is derived from the Arabic root kamara (كَمَرَ), which means "to cover",[12][2] it is the passive past participle (اسم مفعول) form of the verb.[13]
See also
[edit]- Mansaf, Jordan's national dish
- Musakhan, Palestinian onion, chicken and bread dish
- Shishbarak, Levantine meat and onion dumpling
- Moussaka
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Makmoora: Taste of Irbid loved across the region". Jordan Times. May 14, 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ a b c Kassis, Reem. "Makmoora". TASTE. Retrieved 18 Dec 2025.
- ^ "The Hirshon Hashemite Jordanian Makmoura (Spiced Chicken And Onion Pie)". thefooddictator. 2021-09-13.
- ^ Nations, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United (3 February 2025). Jordan: A catalogue of agritourism experiences. Food & Agriculture Org. p. 13. ISBN 978-92-5-139514-1. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ^ "المكمورة.. قصة طبق المناسبات والأفراح في الأردن". sfarnama. 2025-12-18.
- ^ "«المكمورة» قصة ... عشق بين السنبله والزيتون". alrai. 2016-04-08.
- ^ "Makmoura: Irbid City's Famous Dish". arabamerica. 2023-01-14.
- ^ "Beyond mansaf: four traditional Jordanian dishes you probably did not know". Jordan Times. 10 Apr 2018. Retrieved 18 Dec 2025.
- ^ "Al Makmoura". iheritage.
- ^ "The heritage of Jordanian cuisine...various flavors that reflect ancient history". ArabiaWeather. 31 Mar 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ^ "مع تراجع موسم الزيتون.. هل تأثرت الطقوس الاجتماعية وأولها "الطعمة"؟" [With the decline of the olive season, have social customs been affected, especially the "ta'ma"?]. Al Ghad (in Arabic). 22 Nov 2025. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ "Makmoura: A Hidden Gem of Traditional Jordanian Cuisine". Rakwa - Arab American News. 4 August 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ "تعريف و شرح و معنى كمر بالعربي". Almaany. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
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