Kubbeh facts for kids
A bowl of kubbeh adom, or red kubbeh in a beet broth.
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| Alternative names | Kubbe, kubeh, chamo kubbeh, chamo kubbe, adom kubbeh, hamusta kubbeh |
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| Type | Soup/dumpling |
| Course | Main dish |
| Place of origin | Iraq, Israel |
| Region or state | Baghdad |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Coarse semolina, water, olive oil, salt, ground beef, vegetables |
| Variations | Kubbeh Khamo (yellow kubbeh), Kubbeh Khamusta (sour kubbeh), Kubbeh Adouma (red/beet kubbeh), Kubbeh Bamia (with okra and tomato paste), Kubbeh Za'atar (with Hyssop and Lemon juice). |
Kubbeh, also called kubbe, is a yummy dish that comes from the Iraqi and Kurdish Jewish people. It is a type of soup with special filled dumplings. These dumplings can have many different fillings and are served in various kinds of soup broths.
Long ago, kubbeh was mostly made at home by families from the Iraqi and Kurdish Jewish communities. But since the early 1900s, this tasty dish has become very popular in Israel. People from all backgrounds in Israel enjoy kubbeh. You can often find it served in restaurants across the country. A famous place to try it is the Machane Yehuda market in Jerusalem.
Sometimes, the word kubbeh is also used for kibbeh. This is a different dish. Kibbeh is a paste made from bulgur (a type of cracked wheat) and meat. It is used in many other dishes in the region. But when we talk about kubbeh, we usually mean the delicious dumpling soup!
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Different Kinds of Kubbeh
There are many exciting ways to make kubbeh. Each kind has its own special flavor and color. Here are some of the most popular variations:
Red Kubbeh (Kubbeh Adom)
Kubbeh adom means "red kubbeh" in Hebrew. This kind of kubbeh has dumplings made from semolina. Semolina is a type of flour. These dumplings are cooked in a bright red soup. The soup gets its color from beetroots and tomato paste. It is a very popular and colorful dish.
Sour Kubbeh (Kubbeh Hamusta)
Kubbeh hamusta means "sour kubbeh" in Kurdish. This version also uses semolina dumplings. But the soup is very different! It has a tart, sour taste. This sourness comes from lemon juice or a special ingredient called citric acid. It is a refreshing and tangy soup.
Yellow Kubbeh (Kubbeh Hamu)
Kubbeh hamu means "yellow kubbeh." As you might guess, this kubbeh has a lovely yellow color. The yellow comes from a spice called turmeric. Turmeric is known for its bright yellow color and unique flavor. This kubbeh is often enjoyed for its warm, earthy taste.
Other Kubbeh Varieties
- Kubbeh noo’ah: This is a type of sour kubbeh. It is made with special arum leaves.
- Kubbeh Bamia: This kubbeh soup includes okra and tomato paste. Okra is a green vegetable.
- Kubbeh Za'atar: This version uses the herb hyssop and lemon juice for its flavor.
