Food in Iraq-Mariana

Settled between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, the area known as Iraq today was called Mesopotamia up until the end of World War I (1914–1918). In ancient Greek, Mesopotamia translates to "land between rivers." The first human civilization (called Sumer) is thought to have flourished here around 4000 B.C.
Although the area received little rainfall, the soil around the rivers fertilized many different crops. The rich soil, commonly referred to as the "Fertile Crescent," produced crops such as leeks, onions, lentils,
Wheat and barley. Grapes also grew plentifully and were used for wine. The native olive tree was valued for both its fruit and oil. Sumerian stone tablets dating to 2500 B.C. record the usage of figs, which when cooked, were used as sweeteners in place of sugar.


• Adas Bil Hamod (Lentils with Lemon Juice)
• Red Lentil Soup
• Yalanchi (Tomatoes Stuffed with Rice)
• Ma'mounia (Wheat Pudding)
• Khubaz (Pita with Jelly)
• Kebabs
• Kibbe Batata (Potato-Beef Casserole)
• G'shur Purtaghal (Candied Citrus Peels)

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