English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Eggplant Dip www.xawaash.com Whether you like it with a smoky flavour or not, this is an easy appetizer to prepare that you will enjoy. For us, the smoky flavour is a definite taste booster and we cannot imagine mutabbal without it. It adds a summery touch to your meal, reminding you… Continue reading Mutabbal – Eggplant Dip (Mutabbal) Dip d’Aubergine متبل الباذنجان
Cheese Pide (Biitsa Turki Farmaajo Leh) Pide au Fromage بيتزا تركية بالجبنة
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Cheese Pide www.xawaash.com We were introduced to pide on our recent trip to Turkey. It was love at first bite. Some know them as Turkish pizza but they have a character of their own. Pide are similar in shape to fatayer but the dough is different. With fatayer, you aim for… Continue reading Cheese Pide (Biitsa Turki Farmaajo Leh) Pide au Fromage بيتزا تركية بالجبنة
Pecan Cookies (Buskud Laws Bikaan) Biscuits à la noix de Pécan بسكويت جوز البقان
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Pecan Cookies www.xawaash.com This cookie recipe is just perfect when you need a sweet treat that is not fussy. It has a few ingredients, very few steps and they bake in no time. The result, however, is nothing short of spectacular. The cookies crumble in your mouth and the biggest challenge… Continue reading Pecan Cookies (Buskud Laws Bikaan) Biscuits à la noix de Pécan بسكويت جوز البقان
Sweet Plantains (Muus Bukeeni Macaan) Plantains Confits موز الجنة المُحلى
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Sweet Plantains www.xawaash.com This sweet plantain dessert is a popular Ramadan dish in Somalia, particularly in the southern parts of the country. It is very easy to make and it is also quite economical. The plantains are usually flavoured with coconut and in some places, ground cardamom is also added. For… Continue reading Sweet Plantains (Muus Bukeeni Macaan) Plantains Confits موز الجنة المُحلى
Lentil Soup (Shurbat Cadas) Soupe de Lentilles شربة عدس
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Lentil Soup www.xawaash.com The moment we tasted the hot bowl of lentil soup in one of our favourite restaurants in Istanbul, we decided it was going to be the next recipe to post. That day, we had just finished a long walking tour of Sultanahmet, including a visit to the Grand… Continue reading Lentil Soup (Shurbat Cadas) Soupe de Lentilles شربة عدس
Saffron Rice (Bariis Sacfaraan Leh) Riz au Safran أرز بالزعفران
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Saffron Rice www.xawaash.com Video without music: Print Recipe Print Recipe with Photos Ingredients: (Tbsp is a tablespoon; tsp is a teaspoon) (1 cup = 237 mL = 2.4 dl; 1 Tbsp = 15 mL; 1 tsp = 5 mL); all are level measurements Saffron Rice: 2 ¼… Continue reading Saffron Rice (Bariis Sacfaraan Leh) Riz au Safran أرز بالزعفران
Baked Tilapia (Tilaabiya La Dubay) Tilapia au Four سمك بلطي مشوي
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Baked Tilapia www.xawaash.com Video without music: Print Recipe Print Recipe with Photos Ingredients: (Tbsp is a tablespoon; tsp is a teaspoon) (1 cup = 237 mL = 2.4 dl; 1 Tbsp = 15 mL; 1 tsp = 5 mL); all are level measurements Baked Tilapia: 4 Garlic… Continue reading Baked Tilapia (Tilaabiya La Dubay) Tilapia au Four سمك بلطي مشوي
Egg Salad (Insalaaddo Ukun) Oeufs Mayonnaise سلطة البيض
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Egg Salad www.xawaash.com Video without music: Print Recipe Print Recipe with Photos Ingredients: (Tbsp is a tablespoon; tsp is a teaspoon) (1 cup = 237 mL = 2.4 dl; 1 Tbsp = 15 mL; 1 tsp = 5 mL); all are level measurements Egg Salad: 9 Eggs… Continue reading Egg Salad (Insalaaddo Ukun) Oeufs Mayonnaise سلطة البيض
Easy Somali Rice Topping (Korkasaarka Bariiska) خلطة اﻷرز
English Af-Soomaali عربي Easy Somali Rice Topping www.xawaash.com Somali rice with toppings evokes old memories of family gatherings, and festive occasions. It reminds me particularly of ziyaras (rememberences) where large numbers of women gather to cook rice and meat in huge pots set on open fires. I remember my grandparents’ house in Mogadishu, where a… Continue reading Easy Somali Rice Topping (Korkasaarka Bariiska) خلطة اﻷرز
Easy Rice Pilaf (Bariis Maraq Fudud) أرز بيلاف سهل
English Af-Soomaali عربي Easy Rice Pilaf www.xawaash.com In this recipe, we show a quick method for preparing delicious rice pilaf. If you skip the rice soaking step, it becomes almost as quick as preparing a simple pasta dish. Use a good stock and your family or guests will think you have been labouring for hours… Continue reading Easy Rice Pilaf (Bariis Maraq Fudud) أرز بيلاف سهل