Homemade Iraqi Food Feast! Amazing TAHINI Factory TOUR in IRAQ!

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To create this Iraq series, I teamed up with my guides at Bil Weekend ( / bilweekend | bilweekend.com/) and my good friend and fellow travel filmmaker Tasos Karantakos ( / agreeksolo .
After arriving in the town of Bahzani east of Mosul in northern Iraq, I set out to explore the city’s sites, foods, and culture. There are four distinct religions in the city, including Christianity and two sects of Islam. Our morning began at an arak distillery!
ARAK DISTILLERY: I got to see the arak distillation process, as well as the ingredients used, including dates, nutmeg, anise, and fennel seeds. I also got to try some. It’s very strong! No wonder they call it “the milk of lions!”
YAZIDI TEMPLE: We made a quick visit to a local Yazidi temple. Yazidi is one of the local religions here. Most of the people in Bahzani are Yazidi, which is the oldest surviving religion in Iraq!
LUNCH: From there, we headed to a local man’s home for lunch. He offered us fried eggs, bread, tahini, a cheesy yogurt, olives, cookies, bread, and chai. Everything was great together, but the star of the show was the tahini, which took everything to the next level!
TAHINI FACTORY: We toured our host’s tahini factory and got to learn about the tahini-making process. Unfortunately, it was a Friday and a holiday, so no one was there, but we got to see the various stages of tahini production. I also tried some boiling hot tahini straight from the presser!
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  • @axixi3944
    @axixi3944 Жыл бұрын

    something we never see in corporate media… love this video

  • @CITY_WALK_DUBAI
    @CITY_WALK_DUBAI Жыл бұрын

    GREETINGS FRO DUBAI UAE 🇦🇪 Thanks for sharing my friend 👍🌷❤️💕

  • @lawsen3719
    @lawsen3719 Жыл бұрын

    As a Kurd I am so glad people like you exist who document their travels to the middle east, unfortunately due to ever ongoing conflicts and wars, and terrorist extremists who have made their homes in the region, the majority of western media portrays a very negative image of our land and cultures. These are just people trying to live their lives, the places are filled with warm hearted and wonderful people, obviously there are some who have extreme ideologies but those exist everywhere, I hope that others can enjoy our beautiful land through your videos and see what life is like there for themselves. Al Salam Alaykum (Peace be with you)

  • @sharanpujar6268
    @sharanpujar6268 Жыл бұрын

    Love you bro, the media shoes only the bad side of Iraq and not this beautiful side i will visit this beautiful country before I die.

  • @ayshatabassum3093
    @ayshatabassum3093 Жыл бұрын

    Kitchen is very big ... Love the video.. In Sha Allah one day me and family will visit Iraq .. Brothers and sisters love from Bangladesh ❤️❤️.. All of You come Bangladesh and enjoy our Bengali foods ☺️

  • @NADOBGD
    @NADOBGD Жыл бұрын

    David, crusaders didn't bring christianity to Iraq, Iraq is one of the oldest Christian communities in the whole world, before it even reached Europe, please correct that info on your video, add a text or something.

  • @hrushikeshchuri2514

    @hrushikeshchuri2514

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said.. you are well informed

  • @laithazzooz4017

    @laithazzooz4017

    Жыл бұрын

    sure 100%

  • @user-nr7jm2ph1r
    @user-nr7jm2ph1r Жыл бұрын

    You're the first floger make vedio about Iraqi local alkouhul

  • @ShabanandHailey
    @ShabanandHailey Жыл бұрын

    Good to see the various religion existing peacefully ...Arak looks nice ..would live to have some...Temple is beautifully designed....and the homecooked foods...delicious also the homeowner is very welcomong........And the giving of free food on a Friday ...Blessings.And lastly I'm glad the church was renovated ...church looks so peaceful...serene....As always Thanks David and Tasos ...safe travels.

  • @ghufrancompass5423
    @ghufrancompass5423 Жыл бұрын

    I like how Ali use a lot of information when translating. Jaffa seems more busy with food and rush talk to jump in to food.

  • @2075vj
    @2075vj Жыл бұрын

    I love how you respect the culture of different countries 🙏🏽😊

  • @eman5456
    @eman5456 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I did enjoy it! Thank you so much! Salute to Baghdaida city, they’ve been through a lot throughout the years!

  • @tomashoffmann8963
    @tomashoffmann8963 Жыл бұрын

    Wow Arak!!! This looks so good!! Cant wait to taste Tahini :)

  • @ingridbee9192
    @ingridbee9192 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely video David. Thank you for sharing. Really enjoying the series💕

  • @ems540
    @ems5402 ай бұрын

    Welcome again in iraq buddy

  • @f4wnz132
    @f4wnz13228 күн бұрын

    As an Iraqi Muslim, I want to send out love and respect to all of my countrymen, of all religions and ethnicities. Also, a genuine question for David... did you gain weight from your Iraq trip? 😂 Most people who travel home came back with a few kilos on.

  • @maherkudady9722
    @maherkudady9722 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you it’s really nice video from my town

  • @JudyT868
    @JudyT868 Жыл бұрын

    This was so interesting to watch. I just love this group especially the old guy who seemed to be well-taken with David. That breakfast was not what I saw in previous videos but it as simple as you could get. And how about the guy with the sesame seeds and the tahini. Wow, what a 'mansion'. So vast and so generous of him to donate all that food and fruits to the underprivileged. Now I saw some hijinks by the older guy climbing up the hill like a cat: he made it look so easy. Thank goodness common sense prevailed and David didn't take the chance to climb as well. As for the church, what a beautiful, spacious and airy building. Good thing they restored it and left some remnants of the way it was. David, how much did you really understand what they were saying in their own language because it was so funny to watch. I know that you all are really going to miss each other when this series end because these Iraqis are truly genuine people. I, too, will miss them. To the Iraq people, I just want to say that you all welcomed David and Tasos with such open arms into your country and into your lives and the friendships that were made, I hope will last a long time. Truly amazing. I believe that this is close to the end so I will have more to say soon. David, well done.🤗🙏🕊️🇹🇹🇨🇦

  • @littlethingsinlifeus

    @littlethingsinlifeus

    Жыл бұрын

    Judy, I love the way how you go through every single detail in the Video never miss one. David is blessed to have a fan like you. Thank you for your Kind words about Iraqi people. As Iraqi American I have to give a Huge thank to David and Tasos to show an amazing image about how people are nice and hospitable, and how it is rich with history and culture.

  • @JudyT868

    @JudyT868

    Жыл бұрын

    @@littlethingsinlifeus hello little things in life US. Happy New Year. I never knew that you are an Iraqi. I am a very observant person and I try to analyze everything I see, so I look for details. My opinion of the Iraqis have been consistently honest in all of my comments. I truly love this series and the people. They are very open-minded and generous and kind. One thing you could tell me though about the women of Iraq. I don't see them in the videos. Can you tell me why that is? Thank you for the compliment. When the series is over, I will write up an overview. Anyway it's nice communicating with you in this forum. Take care and all the best for this New Year 🙏🕊️🇹🇹🇨🇦.

  • @judylall1190
    @judylall1190 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video David, the host was very gracious , his house was interesting and the food looked delicious , simple and healthy. The surroundings looked very humble and untouched from modernization. I like that you get to sample pita bread/ roti from so many different countries, and yet it's almost all the same. ONE WORLD ONE FOOD ONE LOVE....ROTI ,

  • @RaniaKaram
    @RaniaKaram Жыл бұрын

    I love this episode! Thank you so much David

  • @AWIRELINK
    @AWIRELINK Жыл бұрын

    Bread dipped in tahini mixed with date syrup is the BEST!

  • @Davidsbeenhere

    @Davidsbeenhere

    Жыл бұрын

    I totally agree! ❤️

  • @dinaibrahim4022

    @dinaibrahim4022

    9 ай бұрын

    I was about to say the same thing. They should have given him dibis with the rashi.

  • @f4wnz132

    @f4wnz132

    28 күн бұрын

    By the way, if you are back in the states, try pancakes with Tahini and maple. As an Iraqi and US citizen, I am proud of this fusion. 😂 ​@@Davidsbeenhere

  • @1m.11
    @1m.11 Жыл бұрын

    Since this is the last video about your trip in my country, Iraq, I hope that you will make a video of questions and your opinion about everything and what are the pros and cons of that trip❤❤🇮🇶

  • @suponglongkumer5393
    @suponglongkumer5393 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible experience just watching it... thanks a lot Sir David 🙏

  • @Geo_DeepakKumar
    @Geo_DeepakKumar Жыл бұрын

    this is milk cream which comes after boiling the milk.

  • @Khafaji
    @Khafaji Жыл бұрын

    المزة وين؟

  • @hussainraheem4029

    @hussainraheem4029

    Жыл бұрын

    هاي شعدك هنا😂

  • @Davidsbeenhere

    @Davidsbeenhere

    9 ай бұрын

    🤣❤️

  • @dbzkhalid01
    @dbzkhalid01 Жыл бұрын

    Gotta visit this place

  • @FOODBF
    @FOODBF Жыл бұрын

    Assalamu Alaikum wow very very nice video

  • @nabeehaalkhosho948
    @nabeehaalkhosho948 Жыл бұрын

    Thinks for visiting my hometown

  • @SindyJB
    @SindyJB Жыл бұрын

    Not just Christians drink alcohol, other religions, plus a lot of Iraqi Muslims do as well, it's not a crime ( Iraqis been drinking beer for thousands of years and they still do)

  • @zaltanking9915
    @zaltanking9915 Жыл бұрын

    Old man walking straight up on mountain side David: I’m not following him

  • @1Messii
    @1Messii Жыл бұрын

    im from Shekhan but i movet to Sweden 18 years ago and Shekhan is only 15 minutes from Bahzani can you go there and film please and go to Lalish after its only 10 minutes from Shekhan

  • @humasdailyuploads3023
    @humasdailyuploads3023 Жыл бұрын

    Love from Pakistan

  • @najibhourany6025
    @najibhourany6025 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderfull In lebanon we have araq but grapes not dates it is very tasty you tasted in jezzine and deir amar And also it is a beautifull church By the way the old man told you that you have green eyes Like me hehehe

  • @Tinabear1
    @Tinabear1 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t believe they never mentioned anything about my Chaldean people.

  • @suzi106
    @suzi106 Жыл бұрын

    Wow 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @seniorclerk4624
    @seniorclerk4624 Жыл бұрын

    David you are so warm! Sigh....

  • @smoothcriminal633
    @smoothcriminal633 Жыл бұрын

    I love u from baghdad

  • @a.ahashmsharif8052
    @a.ahashmsharif8052 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, when will you go to Kirkuk?

  • @vinesh7732
    @vinesh773210 ай бұрын

    Yezdi drink it too

  • @shellystewart9023
    @shellystewart9023 Жыл бұрын

    😮

  • @michaelandersson4926
    @michaelandersson4926 Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @1m.11
    @1m.11 Жыл бұрын

    Will you come again to Iraq? 🥲❤🇮🇶

  • @user-uw1cx4ui3v

    @user-uw1cx4ui3v

    Жыл бұрын

    عزل بعد مايجي🤣

  • @1m.11

    @1m.11

    Жыл бұрын

    @@user-uw1cx4ui3v ییي 😂😂😂

  • @berti6579

    @berti6579

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes , i will, insha allah

  • @1m.11

    @1m.11

    Жыл бұрын

    @@berti6579 😍❤welcome

  • @1m.11

    @1m.11

    Жыл бұрын

    @@berti6579 Where are you from?

  • @Hu._.k
    @Hu._.k Жыл бұрын

    bruh you got drunk 🤣

  • @laithazzooz4017
    @laithazzooz4017 Жыл бұрын

    Bro its called a "milk of lions" not a "book of lies"😆😝😝😈😈

  • @iraq1974
    @iraq1974 Жыл бұрын

    Saying crusaders bringing Christianity to this area really shows ignorance about the history of this region. Please educate yourself before claiming things like that.

  • @HIRISK
    @HIRISK Жыл бұрын

    You a real one.

  • @debudada
    @debudada Жыл бұрын

    That looks like a Yazidi Temple

  • @search2learn776

    @search2learn776

    Жыл бұрын

    christian.

  • @SindyJB

    @SindyJB

    Жыл бұрын

    @@search2learn776 Yazidi

  • @jannalam6861

    @jannalam6861

    Жыл бұрын

    ​​@@search2learn776 its not Christian. Its Yezidi. The last one was church

  • @ItayAI
    @ItayAI Жыл бұрын

    14:15 in Hebrew we use the word tanur either

  • @ibadullasaheb2092
    @ibadullasaheb2092 Жыл бұрын

    That is Dawood (David) nabis weapon (in Urduname gulal)to kill jaalooth, then he who Dawood (savs) had become the king of israayel, after him (solaman) Sulaiman (savs) has built the holy mosq of Aksha (khible avval) know it's going to demaalish by Jews and it was going to by them, let us see if it possible or not, if God wills that will be possible, you ask them to make areeka it will made with honey&dates& (saman,asal,tamar) ghee ask them&eat it, that's Arabic badooins dish try for it,seasam oil is best for health also, jaithoon is fist one then the second one was seasom oil, healthy also

  • @zfcee9617
    @zfcee9617 Жыл бұрын

    You said last day in Iraq and then you said you going to Erbil it’s part of Iraq 😒 also Iraqi Muslims drink alcohol in Baghdad more than Christians 😅

  • @manglaniklja7204
    @manglaniklja7204 Жыл бұрын

    Bandra East Mumbai mangala nikalje india

  • @monairfan9846
    @monairfan9846 Жыл бұрын

    Mazar doesn't translate to temple

  • @samuraijack4462
    @samuraijack4462 Жыл бұрын

    Aramaic is the language of Jesus Christ

  • @Robert-fc7tf
    @Robert-fc7tf Жыл бұрын

    Sorry bro I cant do what u doing everyone eating and dipping in the same dish,, its just not me, double dipping, no, no, no. I understand its there culture, but not for me. I will order my own dipping sauce know sharing.

  • @jannalam6861

    @jannalam6861

    Жыл бұрын

    Its fine, just dont double dip lol

  • @a.ahashmsharif8052
    @a.ahashmsharif8052 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, when will you go to Kirkuk?

  • @a.ahashmsharif8052
    @a.ahashmsharif8052 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, when will you go to Kirkuk?

  • @a.ahashmsharif8052
    @a.ahashmsharif8052 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, when will you go to Kirkuk?

  • @a.ahashmsharif8052
    @a.ahashmsharif8052 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, when will you go to Kirkuk?

  • @a.ahashmsharif8052
    @a.ahashmsharif8052 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, when will you go to Kirkuk?

  • @a.ahashmsharif8052
    @a.ahashmsharif8052 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, when will you go to Kirkuk?

  • @a.ahashmsharif8052
    @a.ahashmsharif8052 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, when will you go to Kirkuk?

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