Breads & Savoury Pastries

Samon is a popular Iraqi bread. It is a type of pocket bread, but it's thicker and chewier than pita. Traditionally, it's shaped into a diamond. The yeast bread is often split open, longwise, and stuffed with cheese, falafel, shawarma meats or other sandwich makings.

In Iraq, Kahi and Qaymer are popular traditional foods often enjoyed as part of breakfast. Here’s a bit more about each: Kahi: This is a traditional Iraqi pastry, typically enjoyed for breakfast. It’s made from a dough that’s fried until crispy and golden, and then served with honey, sugar syrup, qaymer or sometimes date syrup. It’s known for its soft interior and crunchy exterior. Qaymer: Qaymer is a rich, creamy dairy product, similar to clotted cream, made from cow’s or go

Sambusak bel jibn (cheese pastries) is popular Middle Eastern pastry filled with cheese. The dough is thin and crisp, encasing the cheesy filling. These savory pastries are baked until golden brown, creating a deliciously crispy texture on the outside while remaining soft and cheesy on the inside. Sambusak bel jibn is commonly served during festive gatherings. Sambusak bel jibn (cheese pastries) INGREDIENTS: Dough: • 1 kg self-raising flour • 1 egg • 250g baking margarine (so

Boreq bllahma Ingredients * 450 g minced beef * 1 large onion, finely chopped * 1 tsp salt * 1 tsp black pepper * 2 tbsp 7-spice seasoning * 2 tbsp oil * 40 g fresh parsley, finely chopped * 1 pack spring-roll pastry * Water, for sealing * Oil, for frying or brushing Method Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced beef and sauté until browned and cooked through. Stir in the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent. Add the salt, black p

Iraqi sambusak filled with chickpeas SAMBUSAK BEL TAWA (makes about 60 pieces) INGREDIENTS: Chickpeas • 450g dried chickpeas (soaked overnight) • 2 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder Chickpea seasoning • 2 large onions, chopped • 4 tablespoons oil • 3 tablespoons cumin powder • 1½ teaspoons salt • 2 teaspoons pepper • 2 tablespoons curry powder • 1 teaspoon chili powder Dough • 1 kilo self-rising flour • Pinch of salt • 1 teaspoon instant yeast • 1 egg • 200ml oil •