Cuisine of Iraq

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Iraqi cuisine has changed and evolved since the time of the Babylonians, Sumerians 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.

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[edit] Popular Dishes

Amba (condiment)
Arak
Baba ghanoush
Baklava
Bamia
Burek
Dates
Dolma
Eggplant salad

Falafel
Fasoulia
Fried eggplant
Halva
Harissa (dish)
Hummus
Jallab
Jameed
Jibneh Arabieh

Kadaif
Kaymak
Kebabs
Khichdi
Kibbeh
Kibbeh nayyeh
Kleicha
Kofta
Lentil soup

Mahlab
Maqluba
Markook
Masgouf
Mujaddara
Pastırma
Pita
Sabich
Sfiha

Shawarma
Strained yoghurt
Sujuk
Tabbouleh
Tahini
Tepsi Baytinijan
Tursu
Tzatziki


[edit] See also

[edit] References

Iraq from Encyclopedia.com

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