Zurbian (Surbiyaan) زربيان

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  1. Thanks for this recipe. I was wondering if I could use chicken legs instead? What would change if you make it with chicken? cooking time? Please let me know, I can’t wait to try this!

    1. You can use chicken legs if you wish. You will need less water than we used. The first cooking time should be half hour. Add the potatoes after cooking the chicken for ten minutes. After the half hour, add the rice and steam for 20 minutes.

  2. salamu alaikum xawaash team it is a very useful website i like to visit this website whenever i have time I have learnt how to make shawarma now every sunday i cook shawarma for the whole family especialy my children they like it I was wondering if you could show us how to make different kinds of shurba as the holy month of ramadaan is coming soon insha alla

  3. Love you guyz 🙂 I had to check your web in order to refresh my memory as Ramadan is approaching, and as usual you never disappoint me 🙂 … May Allah reward you Jannah 🙂
    Because of u, am a super wify 😉 xox

  4. salamu alaykum guys i love watching your blogs so much and i learned so much from you and now in our home i become a good chef and they wonder how i became that all thanks to allah and you i am looking up for you thank you muaah

  5. Ramadan Kareem,
    Dear A&L,

    First and foremost, I cannot thank both of you enough for these fascinating and mouth-watering recipes you have created for us. I love your creativity, simplicity of your instructions, the sharpness of your clips, the authentic Somali music in the background and the purity of your kitchen.
    I’m 30 and never cooked in my life thanks to my wonderful mother who’s an excellent cook. Over the years, due to studies and employment I never had the time to learn how to cook, especially, some wonderful Somali dishes (Surbiyan, shurbad, sanbuse etc), and now that I have accidentally stumbled on your wonderful blog I cannot stay away from the kitchen area.

    I always thought cooking was the hardest thing that is out there, but you have restored my faith. Cooking is important to all cultures and communities and I certainly cannot turn the clock back but would like to stress a greater importance to teach the young generation about their roots and the risks of unhealthy eating. A great way to pique their interest in nutrition is to involve them more in the cooking process. They not only will learn to cook for themselves, but also develop a lifetime of healthy habits. A humble thank you.

    Sagal
    London, UK

    1. Thank you very, very much for your fabulous comment and words of encouragement. We were truly touched to read your comment. We are delighted you found the website helpful and that you are using it. We wish you all the best. Ramadan Kareem.

  6. bariiskaan wan kariyey waxaan si aad ugu farxay in aniga iyo ciyaalkeyguba aan ka helnay sida uu usawiran yahayna aan u kariyey Illaahey ayaa webkaan ibaray markastana uga mahad celiyaa markastana janadii idiin weydiiya adinka iyo ehelediinaba
    illaahey janadii ha idinku bishareeyo gacmihiinana ha idiin barakeeyo
    amiin

    1. Aamiin walaal. Aad iyo aad ayaan ugu faraxnay inay ciyaalka jeclaadeen, waxaan kaloo ku faraxnay inaad nala socodsiisay. Mahadsanid walaasheenna qaaliga ah. Qayr badan ayaan Ilaahay kaaga baryaynaa.

  7. Salam Ramadhan
    I plan to try this wonderful dish for eid and has been playing your video on youtube many times.
    How do you make the hot zurbiyan sauce.
    I didnt see the recipe list.
    Thank you for showing us your great recipe.

  8. I have several questions: lamb is a fatty meat, so will the rice be full of fat, thus making it even longer to cook? And also can I use a different type of meat instead of lamb? Where can I purchase the orange blossom?

    1. No, it won’t be full of fat. Make sure you trim as much of the fat as possible. You can buy the orange blossom water from middle eastern supermarkets. Yes, you can use different types of meat, but you have to adjust the cooking time depending on the type of meat.

  9. Assalam Alaikum, mashaAllah so many mouth watering recipes absolutely love this website learnt so many recipes thanks to you, (Jazakum Allah khair). I love zurbian and have been waiting for this recipe for so long. I was wondering if you have the recipe for chicken kabsah, my husband loves kabsah and I have been trying so many recipes but it just doesn’t turn out right, also your recipes are genuine of course(may Allah bless you). Thanks in advance.

    1. Wa’alaikum Assalam Warahmatullahi Wabaraktuh.
      Thank you very much for your kind comment, and thank you for your confidence in our recipes. Kabsah is on our to do list and God willing, we will post it.

  10. Mashallah, you two are doing wonderful job and putting Somali food on the international map. May Allah reward you for your hard work and dedication. Ameen

    I wanna try this inshallah, will let you know how it comes out.

    Since you’re both wonderful chefs I think you might know the answer to this question, what’s the English name for Cali Uraaye rice? I’ve been looking for this for quite some time with no luck :). Thank you in advance.

  11. Hello thanks for this amazing recipe. I wanted to know the name of the rice you use to make this and the brands name. I have attempted making it with a salma brand and it went wrong. thanks your help is appreciated

  12. asc ramadaan A&l aad iyo aad ayad muahadsantihiin aniga waxaan ahay will waad ogtihiin waxaan ula jeedo somalia guy and cooking…… lakiin waan isku dayay and i did it thanks to you again really and ramadaan kariim you guys made my afur amazing.

  13. Salaams,
    Thank you so much for sharing amazing recipes! May Allah reward you and your family for the kindness.
    I want to make a greater quantity. Should I just double the quantity? Was worried it would be too spicy. help

  14. Helo sir I hoping you fine ..
    Thank for sharing such a knowledge.
    I tried this at home it was delicious.
    Could you send me 1kg recipie.pls.

  15. The recipes on your site look delicious, I can’t wait to get to cooking. I like that you have videos on here.

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