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Iraqi Qaimar

قيمر/kai-MAR/
Iraqi Qaimar
About this dish

A rich, thick clotted cream, traditionally served with honey and warm flatbread for breakfast.

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Ingredients
🥛4 cups whole milk or buffalo milk
🍯Honey, for serving
🍞Flatbread, for serving
Method
Serves 2
1
Simmer the milk gently over low heat for a long period without boiling.
2
Let cool slowly, allowing a thick cream layer to form on the surface.
3
Carefully lift off the cream layer.
4
Chill before serving.
5
Serve with honey and warm flatbread.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Qaimar is a traditional Iraqi dairy product, commonly enjoyed at breakfast, similar to Middle Eastern clotted cream found in neighboring cuisines.

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