Traditional Iraqi street food / Iraqi street food tour / Must-try Iraqi street food

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground lamb

Ground turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds are lower in cost and still provide crunch.

bulgur wheat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a gluten-free option while rice is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Soak bulgur wheat in water for 30 minutes until softened.

Drain bulgur and squeeze out excess water.

Mix bulgur with ground beef, onion, salt, pepper, and spices until well combined.

Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the patties until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove patties and drain on paper towels.

In a separate pan, toast pine nuts until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Combine toasted pine nuts with chopped parsley and mint in a bowl.

Serve Kubba Mosul with a side of lemon juice and chickpeas.

Cooking Techniques

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