This flatbread is different from the Indian chapati and is more like a paratha. The Somali chapati (sabaayad) is crispy on the outside and flaky and tender inside. It is slightly sweet, and it is cooked to a golden colour with a little oil. This style of chapati is popular in many parts of East… Continue reading Somali Chapati (Sabaayad) Chapati Somali
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Swahili Fish Curry (Malaay Qumbe) (Mchuzi Wa Samaki) Curry de Poisson Swahili سمك بصلصة الكاري
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Swahili Fish Curry www.xawaash.com When we started this blog, one of our objectives was to feature recipes from neighbouring countries. This is one such recipe that is popular among the Swahili-speaking peoples of East Africa. We added a few touches of our own and we simplified the recipe. This dish is… Continue reading Swahili Fish Curry (Malaay Qumbe) (Mchuzi Wa Samaki) Curry de Poisson Swahili سمك بصلصة الكاري
Chicken Steak (Bisteeki Digaag) Steak de Poulet
This is an easy and very quick dish that is useful to have in your repertoire. It’s fantastic when you get unannounced visitors who need to be fed in no time. Somalis, or at least first generation immigrant Somalis, are known to just show up without calling ahead. Please don’t misunderstand us, ’cause we’re not… Continue reading Chicken Steak (Bisteeki Digaag) Steak de Poulet