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Masgouf

Masgouf — country by country

Iraq's riverside butterflied fish, slow-grilled upright beside open flame.

Every country brings its own touch. Here's how they differ.

🇮🇶 Iraq

110 min

On Baghdad's Abu Nuwas street the carp stand in fiery circles for hours — patience is the recipe.

What makes it special

Butterflied carp cured with tamarind, turmeric, and salt, grilled skin-side-last beside (not over) the fire.

Full recipe