Iraqi recipes

“What color rice would you like for dinner?” a question frequented by our mom. Options were white, brown, red, and yellow. Besides brown rice, our rice colors are not based on the type of grain, but the broth we used. Always using basmati, of course. The Iraqi style of cooking rice is to fully immerse

Iraq's National Dish, Masgouf, is grilled white fish, smothered in a spicy tomato sauce, and served over rice = PERFECTION! #masgouf #masgoufrecipe #Iraqimasgouf

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This dish is the ultimate Middle Eastern comfort food. Fasolia yabsa, which means dry beans, is a delicious stew made with meat broth, white beans, and tomato paste. It's served with rice and packs so much flavour. A must try Arabic classic!

Delicious Iraqi Dolma, made with a variety of vegetables filled with rice, meat, and herbs and cooked in an irresistible sweet & tangy sauce! #iraqidolma #dolma #mixedvegetabledolma #dolma #assyriandolma #hildaskitchenblog

This fragrant Kurdish biryani consists of a rice packed with vermicelli, veggies, herbs, nuts and protein, relishing flavors in every bite!

Authentic Arabic Biryani comes together with fragrant yellow rice, spiced chicken, peas, potatoes, sweet raisins and crunchy almonds. A true celebration of Iraqi cuisine - it's a must try dish!

This authentic Iraqi Dolma recipe may be a labour of love, but it is so worth it! If you ever wanted to be transported to Iraq through your taste buds, this is the recipe to try!

Although the Ottoman cooks are credited with creating the rich meat patties köfte, which feature in many of their stew dishes (yahni) and soups, the fact of the matter is, centuries before the flou...

Lamb mandi with a roasted lamb leg. Full recipe on my Instagram! #fyp #foryou #arabfood #arabicfood #middleeastern #mandi #mendi #lamb #rice #ramadan #smoked

If you're a fan of Iraqi food, then you're in for a treat. Iraqi recipes are a tantalizing mix of flavors, ingredients and cooking styles, making them some of

This recipe features tender lamb served over a bed of yellow rice and garnished with crunch almond and raisins. An Iraqi national dish for celebrations and gatherings.

Iraqi sumac salad, called summaq salad, is your typical Arabic salad with the addition of the berry called sumac. This berry, native to the Middle East, is a dark red berry that is dried and

Iraqi cuisine is filled with amazing flavors. Here's the best of Iraqi traditional foods - and where to find them across the country!

Kahi is the national Iraqi breakfast. I think this Iraqi food should become yours too! Who can resist a fluffy phyllo pastry topped with clotted cream and honey? if you have never tried an Iraqi recipe before, this is a great breakfast recipe to try. #eattheworld #iraqifood #iraqirecipe #breakfastrecipe #phyllopastry #clottedcream

Delicious Iraqi spiced rice, plus instructions to make your own baharat spice blend.

Embrace the essence of Ramadan with our Iraqi Lentil Soup recipe. This vegan soup, a testament to Iraqi cuisine, is not only nutrient-rich and easy to prepare but also a perfect dish for your Iftar spread. Its unique flavor and comforting warmth is bound to leave your guests asking for more. Don't wait, check the recipe and follow for more such delectable vegan recipes.

blog about cooking in my iraqi kitchen, cuisine history and culture, by nawal nasrallah, writer of cookbook, delights from the garden of eden

My grandma's famous Iraqi red rice is THE rice that guests will come back for. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside - YES!

Hallab is the Arabic name for the Syrian city Aleppo, and traditionally this city makes the absolute best kubba. So Iraqis named this particular kubba in homage to Hallab because it is THAT good. And it really is. Mama recently made her famous Kubba’t Hallab, which not every Iraqi makes d