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Foods of Iraq: Enshrined With A Long History

Habeeb 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...

Destinations: Baghdad | Iraq
Topics: Food

Recipe: Date Cookies - Klaychah

Habeeb 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...

Destinations: Baghdad | Iraq
Topics: Food

Recipe: Rice Kubbah - Kubbat Ruzz

Habeeb 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...

Destinations: Baghdad | Iraq
Topics: Food

Recipe: Sumac Salad

Habeeb 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),...

Destinations: Baghdad | Iraq
Topics: Food

Recipe: Meat and Vegetable Casserole - Tepsi Baytinijan

Habeeb 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...

Destinations: Baghdad | Iraq
Topics: Food

Recipe: Yogurt and Cucumber - Jajeek

Habeeb 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...

Destinations: Baghdad | Iraq
Topics: Food

Sign Of Life In Iraq

Jovel Sta.Cruz - jovsc [105]

When you heard the word "Iraq"...What was the first thing that comes into your mind.. is it death or war. But for real... Iraq is not about war or death...its about survival...its about Life. This is...

Destinations: Baghdad | Iraq
Topics: Working Abroad | 20th Century History | War & Conflict

Recipe: Labana (Yogurt Cheese) Balls

Habeeb 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...

Destinations: Baghdad | Iraq
Topics: Food

Iraq on the Web

ThingsAsian - ta [3,710]

Iraq Daily. Official news site for Iraq, in English. The Iraq Foundation. A non-profit organization working for democracy and human rights in Iraq . This organization focuses on political stability...

Destinations: Baghdad | Iraq

Recipe: Meat Patties - Kabab Iroog

Habeeb 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...

Destinations: Baghdad | Iraq
Topics: Food
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