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Iraq Recipes

Mesopotamia, arguably where cooking was first written down. Not sure what to eat in Iraq? Start with Iraqi Dolma, Masgouf, Kleicha and Kahi with Geymar. Here are 6 authentic Iraq recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Iraqi DolmaBaghdad, Iraq · advanced · 135 minVine leaves and vegetables stuffed with tomato-and-pomegranate rice, packed tight and steamed until sweet-sour and tender.
Kahi with GeymarBaghdad, Iraq · medium · 50 minFlaky layered pastry baked crisp, soaked in syrup, and topped with rich clotted geymar cream.
MasgoufBaghdad, Iraq · medium · 90 minButterflied river fish marinated and slow-grilled over open flame, Iraq's national dish and the pride of Baghdad.
KleichaBaghdad, Iraq · medium · 70 minSpiced pastry spirals filled with date paste and cardamom, Iraq's national cookie, made for every celebration.
Tepsi BaytinijanBaghdad, Iraq · medium · 90 minAn Iraqi tray bake of fried eggplant, potato, tomato and spiced meatballs braised together in a tangy tomato sauce.
Iraqi QuziBaghdad, Iraq · advanced · 210 minThe Iraqi feast dish: spice-braised then roasted lamb piled on saffron rice and showered with toasted nuts and raisins.
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