Stories about Food in Baghdad
Foods of Iraq: Enshrined With A Long HistoryHabeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,306] Iraqi cuisine has a long history going back some 10,000 years - to the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians and ancient Persians. Tablets found in the ruins left by these ancient peoples show...
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Recipe: Date Cookies - KlaychahHabeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,306] Makes about 24 This is one of Iraq's famous sweets, which has a history that goes back to the days of the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. 1 pound soft dates, pitted and finely chopped 1/2 cup...
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Recipe: Rice Kubbah - Kubbat RuzzHabeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,306] Makes about 20 kubbahs This Kubbah, a favorite in Iraq but made a little more spicier, is one of the few kubbahs found in the Middle Eastern countries that does not use burghul as a main ingredient. 3...
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Recipe: Sumac SaladHabeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,306] Serves 4 to 6 Sumac, a condiment much favored in the Middle East, can be purchased in North America from Middle Eastern store in the large urban centers. 2 medium cucumbers (about 6 to 7 inches long),...
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Recipe: Meat and Vegetable Casserole - Tepsi BaytinijanHabeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,306] Serves about 6 1 eggplant, about 1 pound 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 medium carrots, peeled, then cut into 1/2 inch thick round slices (3 medium potatoes may be substituted) 2 medium...
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Recipe: Yogurt and Cucumber - JajeekHabeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,306] This is a simple appetizer; common in the Middle East, in Iraq it is usually served as an appetizer. 2 cups yogurt 1 cucumber, about 6 inches long, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2...
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Recipe: Labana (Yogurt Cheese) BallsHabeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,306] This basic cheese, as old as time, is a great breakfast dish, especially when served with Arabic (pita) bread 4 cups yogurt 1/4 lemon rind, finely grated 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoons salt 1/4...
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Recipe: Meat Patties - Kabab IroogHabeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,306] Depending on size, makes from 20 -25 kababs Unlike in other Middle Eastern countries where kababs are usually barbecued, traditional Iraqi kababs are made into patties and fried. I have tried them...
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Recipe: Eggplant and Laban (Yogurt)Habeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,306] Serves about 6 1 medium eggplant, about 1 pound 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon...
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Recipe: Lentil Soup - Shawrabat 'AdasHabeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,306] Serves 6 to 8 Lentil soup, often served during Ramadan (Muslim month of fasting) is also very popular throughout the country at any time of the year. 1 cup dry split lentils 8 cups water 4 tablespoons...
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