People of Sulaymaniyah have turnip as their favorite winter staple

For decades, people of Sulaymaniyah have been gathering around the carts of street food to enjoy having their favorite hot meals of winter, one of these dishes is the boiled turnip mixed with date molasses.

The steam and the good smell attract customers and people on the road who come to have this winter special amid the chili weather of Sulaymaniya, to get the energy and warmth from its sweet and mild taste.

The turnip is from the broccoli and beet family and is distinguished by its white and purple color, and the high nutritious value important to the human body and health.