The influence of Iraq's fertile crescent is felt in two of its most famous dishes, "masgouf," a river fish, and "kleicha," a date-filled cookie. Baklava. 1; 2; 3; 4; 5;
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Kleicha: Iraq: National cookie of Iraq that contains a filling of dried fruit (usually dates) and is flavoured with cardamom and sometimes rose water. Koulourakia:
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