Desserts
Awameh (Sweet Dumplings)
Awameh, or Sweet Dumplings, is a delectable dessert that is strongly entrenched in history and scented with Jordanian flavour, and it provides a thrilling end to your gastronomic tour.
Awameh is a work of art that combines simplicity and artistry, with golden spheres of dough cooked to perfection and soaked in scented sugar syrup. With each taste, you travel on a journey through Petra’s bustling marketplaces, where old recipes and aromatic traditions combine to create a timeless homage to Levantine sweet treats.
Baklava
Baklava, a timeless delicacy reflective of the region’s rich culinary traditions, is proof to Petra’s continuing charm.
Baklava is a layering masterpiece, a symphony of phyllo pastry, butter, and finely chopped nuts that is precisely built and cooked to golden perfection. Each bite is a trip through Petra’s past, a taste of the Levant’s delectable legacy.
The honey-infused sweetness and the subtle crunch of the nuts combine to produce a memorable flavour harmony that lingers on the mouth.
Delight
The Delight is a confectionary masterpiece, combining scented rosewater, aromatic pistachios, and a powdered sugar coating. Jordan’s artisanal talent transforms minimalism into culinary genius with each bite, taking you on a trip through Petra’s history.
Diners engage on a sensory voyage with each exquisite mouthful, a journey through the ageless bazaars where Petra’s sweet treasures come to life.
Fruit Salad
The Fruit Salad is a symphony of nature’s best offerings, bringing together delectable fruits ripened by the Jordanian sun in a celebration of flavour and texture. Each taste is an adventure through Petra’s lively marketplaces, where the best of the land’s abundance is converted into a sensory masterpiece.
Diners go on a sensory voyage with each exquisite forkful, passing through the sun-drenched meadows and aromatic orchards that define Jordan’s gastronomic treasures. A whisper of aromatic honey and a dusting of fragrant herbs accentuate the natural sweetness of the fruits, providing a refreshing and harmonious taste experience.
Harissa Dessert
In the heart of Petra, amidst the timeless grandeur of ancient stones and the whispers of bygone eras, “My Mom’s Recipe Restaurant” unveils a dessert that ignites the senses—the Harissa Dessert. This culinary masterpiece, deeply rooted in Jordan’s traditions, is a testament to the region’s sweet heritage.
Harissa Dessert is a triumph of simplicity and flavor—a harmonious blend of coarsely ground wheat, ghee, aromatic spices, and just the right amount of sweetness. Each spoonful is a journey through Petra’s history, a taste of the Levant’s enduring love affair with sweet delicacies.
Ice Cream
Ice Cream is more than simply a dessert at ‘My Mom’s Recipe Restaurant’, it’s an invitation to savour the authenticity and purity of life’s minor joys. It’s a reminder that, in the middle of Petra’s grandeur, the small pleasures linger most beautifully, leaving traces of bliss on the heart.
Seasonal Fruits
The Seasonal Fruit at ‘My Mom’s Recipe Restaurant’ is a celebration of nature’s wealth, a bright mosaic of colors, and a trip through the seasons. Each taste is a reminder that even in this old nation, the most lovely moments in life may be found in the simplest of pleasures.