Iraqi food grilled whole lamb underground in street food

Ignite firewood inside a barrel until it turns into embers.

Place the whole or chopped lamb inside the barrel over the embers.

Cover the lamb with a metal basket or wrap it in tin foil, then close the barrel with its lid.

Cover the lid of the barrel with sand or dirt to prevent air from entering.

Leave the lamb to roast by high heat for three to four hours.

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