Iraq

Food

Know more about the delicious Jewish cuisine of Iraq, which blends authentic flavors with rich culinary traditions.

Recipes

Plau B’jeej

Plau B’jeej (Red rice with roasted chicken)2 1⁄2 cups of long grain, white, basmati rice, washed1 whole chicken, cut into sections and skinned2 small onions

Kosa Muhshi

Kusa Muhshi (Stuffed squash in a tangy tomato sauce)Hashwa (filling):1 lbs. lean ground beef1 large onion1 tablespoon corn or canola oil

Kichri

Ingredients• 1.5 c. uncooked long-grain white rice• .5 c vegetable oil (I used olive oil)• 1 c. whole wheat or all-purpose flour (I used the latter).• 3 t. salt

Kibbeh – Iraqi dumplings

Meat:1 1/2 c semolina1c water1 c lean ground beef1 tsp. lime zest

Sambusak

Filling:16 ounces cooked chickpeas (1/2 cup dried) or canned¼ cup olive oil2 onions, chopped

Sabich

Sabich – Iraqi Jewish Eggplant SandwichVegetarian; vegan if you omit the egg; gluten free if you omit the pita and serve as a saladIngredients: