# Iraqi Kubba Halab

Iraqi Kubba Halab is a staple in every Iraqi household and comes in various shapes and flavors within the Middle Eastern cuisine.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cups rice
- water
- 1 pinch turmeric
- 1 cardamom
- salt
- meat
- onion
- black pepper
- allspice
- cumin
- parsley
- oil

## Instructions

1. Soak and rinse 2 cups of rice.
2. Cook the rice in water about an inch above the rice.
3. Add a pinch of turmeric, one cardamom (optional), and salt to taste.
4. Once the rice is cooked and still hot, remove the cardamom.
5. Transfer the rice to a mixer.
6. Mix until the dough can form a ball in your hands.
7. In a heated pan with no oil, cook the meat until all the liquids are gone.
8. Add chopped onion and sauté on medium heat.
9. Add black pepper, allspice, cumin, and salt.
10. Toss in the chopped parsley and stir for 30 seconds before turning off the heat.
11. To shape the Kubba, wet your hands with either water or oil and shape as shown in the video.
12. To fry, heat your pot on high, then add oil.
13. Once the oil is hot, drop the Kubba in individually.
14. Lower the heat to medium-high and do not move for 3 minutes or until they change color.

## Equipment

- pot
- wooden spoon
- mixer
- pan

## Tips

- Stay tuned for part 2 for more tips and tricks to get the perfect Kubba.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@alsebax/video/7475418603957865734?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/45724ab3-33e4-4d8c-8bd5-6a599f5efb18
- Extracted: 2025-09-19

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