Samak Masgouf

Grilled Fish (Iraqi)

fish, rice

Samak Masgouf or seasoned grilled dish is a very important dish in Iraq served in important locations. It is a very traditional and arguably the national dish of Iraq. Traditionally the fish is cooked whole over an open fire and served whole. However, modern cooks use a large filet of fish baked in the oven. The dish is paired with tangy, spiced sauce and served over a bed of rice.

Created Jan. 12, 2021 by: itisclaudio


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