Dibs & Tahini
dessertsVegetarian
About
Iraqis call the mixture of Dibs and Tahini 'Iraqi Chocolate.' It is a simple and delicious blend of concentrated date syrup and sesame tahini.
Key Ingredients
Iraqi date syrup (Dibs), Tahini (sesame paste), and fresh Iraqi dates.
Cultural Significance
Iraq is the land of palm trees, so dates and their products are the backbone of nutritional life. Dibs and Tahini is the favorite winter breakfast and a symbol of hospitality in rural areas.
Where to Find
It is available in every grocery store. Cities like Karbala, Basra, and Hilla are famous for producing the best types of Dibs and dates.
Recommended Places
- •Local grocery stores
- •Date specialty shops
- •Traditional breakfast spots
Fun Facts
Iraqi Dibs is made traditionally by boiling and filtering dates. The mixture is also used as a filling for pastries or a sauce over Kahi. 'Khastawi' dates are the favorite for eating with Tahini.
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