Arook (Hebrew:ערוק, Arabic: عروق) is a traditional Iraqi dish, resembling a fritter or croquette, and is common among Iraqi Jews.[1]

Arook
Arook
Region or stateIraq

The dish is composed of potatoes, parsley, salt, onion, egg, flour, black pepper, and green onions, which are chopped, mixed together, and fried.[2]

It is customary to serve the dish on Shabbat mornings, but primarily during the holidays of Sukkot and Hanukkah.

In addition to the vegetarian version, there is also a version containing ground beef or chicken, carrots, and raisins.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Sterner, Hilda (2023-04-08). "Arook (Iraqi Meat Patties)". Hilda's Kitchen Blog. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  2. ^ "Samsung Food". app.samsungfood.com. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  3. ^ "How to make Vegetarian Arook (Assyrian Food) - YouTube | Food, Vegetarian recipes, Veggie patties". Pinterest. Retrieved 2024-04-07.