Tag: Brava

Kingfish (Taraaqad) Thazard (Nguurhu)

Kingfish (Taraaqad) Thazard (Nguurhu)

When a society has many names for something, it shows the value they attach to it. The Bravanese have more than 200 names for fish, and this attests to its importance in their daily lives.  Fish plays a central role in the Bravanese diet. It [Click for Full Recipe]

Handmade Pasta (Kalaamuddo) Pâtes Fraîches Maison (Galaamuddo)

Handmade Pasta (Kalaamuddo) Pâtes Fraîches Maison (Galaamuddo)

The Chinese have their noodles, the Italians have their pasta, and while they argue about who came up with the idea first, let me tell you about Galaamuddo or Kalaamuddo as some call it. Galaamuddo is somewhat reminiscent of the Italian pasta known as Pici, [Click for Full Recipe]

Yeasted Cake (Doolshe Qamiir) Gâteau Levé

Yeasted Cake (Doolshe Qamiir) Gâteau Levé

The Bravanese call this cake Mkate wa Khamiiri. They also know it as Ja, Teka (Eat & Smile).  Yes, it will bring a smile to your face but it will also test your patience.  In my opinion, this cake benefits from being cooled completely and let to [Click for Full Recipe]