Category Archives: Breads/Rooti/مخبوزات/Pains

Rice Cake (Macsharo) Gâteau de Riz (Mkate wa Maashara)

Rice Cake (Mkate wa Maashara)

This is the Bravanese (Brava, Somalia) take on the honeycomb rice cake that has different versions that are made all over Asia. It is sweet, soft and springy. The yeast gives it a spongy texture that lends it the ability to soak sauces. The name comes from the deep dish it is served in. In some…

Bravanese Bread (Muufo Baraawe) Pain Bravanais (Maanda)

Maanda

Maanda (Muufo Baraawe in Somali) is the traditional bread of the Bravanese (Brava, Somalia).  The story of Maanda is the story of the daily life of the Bravanese.  In Brava, Maanda is made from white, dehydrated corn kernels, and making it in the traditional way is a very time consuming process. On day one, the…

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We are a husband and wife team and we live in Canada. In a world full of food complications, we make cooking very simple. Our recipe videos will make your cooking easy, relaxed and enjoyable. We bring you the foods we love from Somalia and from around the world.