Baghdad

Foods of Iraq: Enshrined With A Long History

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 17:43:19 +0000

Iraqi cuisine has a long history going back some 10,000 years - to the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians and ancient Persians. Tablets found in the ruins left by these ancient peoples show...

Recipe: Rice Kubbah - Kubbat Ruzz

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 17:56:08 +0000

Makes about 20 kubbahs This Kubbah, a favorite in Iraq but made a little more spicier, is one of the few kubbahs found in the Middle Eastern countries that does not use burghul as a main ingredient. 3...

Recipe: Date Cookies - Klaychah

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 17:58:25 +0000

Makes about 24 This is one of Iraq's famous sweets, which has a history that goes back to the days of the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. 1 pound soft dates, pitted and finely chopped 1/2 cup...

Recipe: Sumac Salad

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 17:53:48 +0000

Serves 4 to 6 Sumac, a condiment much favored in the Middle East, can be purchased in North America from Middle Eastern store in the large urban centers. 2 medium cucumbers (about 6 to 7 inches long),...

Recipe: Meat and Vegetable Casserole - Tepsi Baytinijan

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 17:54:59 +0000

Serves about 6 1 eggplant, about 1 pound 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 medium carrots, peeled, then cut into 1/2 inch thick round slices (3 medium potatoes may be substituted) 2 medium...

Recipe: Yogurt and Cucumber - Jajeek

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 17:46:15 +0000

This is a simple appetizer; common in the Middle East, in Iraq it is usually served as an appetizer. 2 cups yogurt 1 cucumber, about 6 inches long, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2...

Recipe: Labana (Yogurt Cheese) Balls

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 17:47:44 +0000

This basic cheese, as old as time, is a great breakfast dish, especially when served with Arabic (pita) bread 4 cups yogurt 1/4 lemon rind, finely grated 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoons salt 1/4...

A cult of body and beauty develops in post-war Iraq

Anonymous — Thu, 25 Sep 2003 07:51:05 +0000

Iraqis have profited from the lifting of sanctions after the US-led war by discovering the pleasures of health and beauty thanks to products and activities that until now were prohibited. Make-up,...

Baghdad's Tigris River

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Sep 2003 23:51:19 +0000

After decades of dictatorship, war and suffering, Baghdadis dream that they will once again be allowed to mess about on their great river, the life-giving Tigris. Its course loops lethargically...

Recipe: Lentil Soup - Shawrabat 'Adas

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 17:52:30 +0000

Serves 6 to 8 Lentil soup, often served during Ramadan (Muslim month of fasting) is also very popular throughout the country at any time of the year. 1 cup dry split lentils 8 cups water 4 tablespoons...

Recipe: Meat Patties - Kabab Iroog

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 17:57:21 +0000

Depending on size, makes from 20 -25 kababs Unlike in other Middle Eastern countries where kababs are usually barbecued, traditional Iraqi kababs are made into patties and fried. I have tried them...

Shiite books go from banned to bestsellers in Iraq

Anonymous — Tue, 09 Sep 2003 00:17:18 +0000

Six months ago the sale of Muslim Shiite religious books could land you in jail under Saddam Hussein's mainly Sunni regime. But now, such works have become bestsellers in Baghdad's main book market.

Recipe: Eggplant and Laban (Yogurt)

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 17:50:59 +0000

Serves about 6 1 medium eggplant, about 1 pound 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon...

Recipe: Cold Yogurt and Cucumber Soup - Shawrabat Laban Barida

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 17:49:22 +0000

Serves 6 to 8 5 cups yogurt 1 cucumber, about 6 inches long, peeled and finely chopped 2 cups water 6 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup almonds,...

All aboard the Baghdad-to-Basra "express"

Anonymous — Tue, 20 May 2003 23:17:17 +0000

BASRA, Iraq, May 20, 2003 - The daily Baghdad-to-Basra "express" train may take 12 hours, the carriages might be windowless and filthy, it may be even worse than it was before the war in Iraq, but...