
Iraqi Dolma — country by country
Iraq's flipped pot of stuffed vegetables, sweet-sour and built like architecture.
Every country brings its own touch. Here's how they differ.
🇮🇶 Iraq
⏱ 135 minFriday in Baghdad means dolma: onions, peppers, chard, and vine leaves packed in rings, then the pot flipped tableside while everyone holds their breath.
✨ What makes it special
A whole garden stuffed with one tamarind-and-pomegranate rice, layered over lamb ribs and inverted like a cake.