
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 minOn 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.