Trying IRAQI FOOD for the first time! | Fairfield Food Tour

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey reduces fat content while ground beef is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and canola oil is typically less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while sour cream is often cheaper.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain pita

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Whole grain pita adds fiber, while tortillas can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Visit Abu Ali Restaurant in Fairfield to try Iraqi food.

Order a mixed grill that includes lamb kebabs, chicken tikka, and salad.

Enjoy the lamb kebabs which are minced lamb skewered and grilled.

Taste the chicken tikka which is marinated with lemon and garlic without yogurt.

Note the crispy coating on the kebabs and the tender lamb inside.

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