Cuisine of Iraq

Iraqi cuisine has changed and evolved since the time of the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. The cuisine has been influenced by those ancient civilizations, which also had influence Greek and Persian cuisines. With the coming of Islam and the spread of Arab culture, which influenced the region, the food was enhanced to combine old and new sets of tastes.

As Baghdad became the centre of the Islamic world, Muslims from all over (Africa, India, China, Indonesia, etc.) visited Iraq, which gave Iraq new twists to its food. As Iraqis traveled, trading absorbed Mediterranean flavors.

With the Ottoman rule of Iraq, influences of Turkish cuisine also became incorporated into Iraqi recipes.

Popular Dishes

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Amba (condiment)

Arak

Baba ghanoush

Baklava

Bamia

Burek

Dates

Dolma

Eggplant salad

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Falafel

Fasoulia

Fried eggplant

Halva

Harissa (dish)

Hummus

Jallab

Jameed

Jibneh Arabieh

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Kadaif

Kaymak

Kebabs

Khichdi

Kibbeh

Kibbeh nayyeh

Kleicha

Kofta

Lentil soup

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Mahlab

Maqluba

Markook

Masgouf

Moussaka

Mujaddara

Pastırma

Pita

Sabich

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Sfiha

Shawarma

Strained yoghurt

Sujuk

Tabbouleh

Tahini

Tepsi Baytinijan

Tursu

Tzatziki

ee also

* Arab cuisine
* Assyrian cuisine
* Muslim dietary laws

References

[http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/I/Iraq.asp Iraq] from Encyclopedia.com

External links

* [http://www.sooogood.org/recipe.html Delicious Iraqi recipes from MoTV cooking show]

* [http://www.iraqicookbook.com/contents/intro/main.html Delights from the Garden of Eden - A Cookbook and History of Iraqi Cuisine]

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* [http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/maxpages/faculty/gmbonham/2000-Fall-IR-Projects/Website-Group/Africa/George/Done/Iraq/Iraqifood_main.htm Iraqi Recipes]

* [http://www.myarabicstory.org/IRAQ/iraqi_recepie.htm My Iraqi Recipes]

* [http://www.forward.com/issues/2002/02.10.11/fast2.html "An Iraq of Lavish and Luxurious Dishes"]