Kubba Halab / Mosul Style Skillet (Crispy Saffron-Rice & Spiced Mushroom/Beef Medallions) – Authentic Iraq Recipe
Crisp golden rice patties encapsulating a fragrant, spiced onion and almond center.
- Country of Origin
- 🇮🇶 Iraq (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Golden turmeric-rice crusted medallions, Savory spiced beef or mushroom-almond filling, Cucumber-yogurt salad, Cardamom, Allspice
Ingredients for Kubba Halab / Mosul Style Skillet (Crispy Saffron-Rice & Spiced Mushroom/Beef Medallions) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) golden turmeric-rice crusted medallions, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups savory spiced beef or mushroom-almond filling, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup cucumber-yogurt salad
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with cardamom
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Iraq seasoning (allspice, turmeric, flat-leaf parsley, caramelized onion)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and cardamom for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add golden turmeric-rice crusted medallions and savory spiced beef or mushroom-almond filling along with allspice, turmeric, flat-leaf parsley, caramelized onion, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with cucumber-yogurt salad and serve straight from the skillet.