As the majority of Jordanians are Muslims, Pork is not seen. Meat is usually grilled, or cooked in a casserole, like poultry. It is usually marinated both to tenderize and to absorb other flavors. Vegetables hold a significant position in the hierarchy of Jordanian food. They can be stuffed and ranked as a main course.
Rice is also a basic side dish.
Perhaps the most exotic foods are the Arab and Jordanian pastries. Coffee is often served only a few drops at a time and is heavy with the fragrance of cardamom seeds. A few drops of this powerful elixir revive the senses. It is usually poured from a long- handled copper coffee pot into a cup. When a guest's cup is empty, it is automatically refilled, only when the guest has drunk enough and he has tipped the empty cup from side to side, does the host cease offering.