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Baghdad Essentials
A considered first route through Baghdad: the foods that carry its everyday habits, celebrations, ingredients, and memory.
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5 foods to know.
Each selection includes the reason it belongs here—so this is a guide, not just a pile of names.
Baghdad, Iraq
Masgouf
مسكوف
Masgouf is open-fire-grilled carp split and seasoned simply beside Baghdad’s Tigris.
Baghdad, Iraq
Tashreeb
تشريب
Tashreeb soaks torn bread in rich broth with meat or chickpeas.
Najaf, Iraq
Kubbat Hamudh Shalgham
كبة حامض شلغم
Kubbat Hamudh Shalgham combines bulgur shell, turnip broth, and tangy tamarind in Baghdad.
Baghdad, Iraq
Luzina
لوزينة
Luzina is Iraqi quince preserve served as a glossy sweet with tea in Baghdad.
Baghdad, Iraq
Kahi
كاهي
Kahi is flaky layered pastry topped with cream and syrup for Baghdad breakfasts.