English Af-Soomaali عربي Ramadan and the lead up to it have been the busiest time for us. We posted 10 recipes in June and this is the 9th recipe in July. That is four months’ worth of recipes based on the average number of recipes we post per month. Yet, we still believe we could… Continue reading Date Maamoul (Macmuul Timir) معمول تمر
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Semolina Layer Cake (Toorte Basbuusa) Gâteau de Semoule à Étages تورتة البسبوسة بالقشطة
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي After our very successful recipe for basbousa, we received many request for a recipe for basbousa with cream. The video for the basbousa recipe got close to 3/4 of a million views on YouTube, with half a million of those views in the last 6 months. We are delighted with the… Continue reading Semolina Layer Cake (Toorte Basbuusa) Gâteau de Semoule à Étages تورتة البسبوسة بالقشطة
Qatayef with Cream (Qataayif Qishta Leh) Qatayef à la Crème قطايف بالقشطة
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Qatayef are a staple Ramadan dessert that rarely absent from iftar tables in the Middle East. These little treats have many variations and are made in different forms. Some are filled with cream and drizzled with a thick sugar syrup, others are filled with cheese or nuts and are deep-fried then… Continue reading Qatayef with Cream (Qataayif Qishta Leh) Qatayef à la Crème قطايف بالقشطة
Apple Fritters (Bur Tufaax) Beignets aux Pommes فطائر التفاح
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي We wanted to post the recipe for apple fritters ever since our visit to the Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival. The festival is held once a year in beautiful Stratford, Ontario, a city alive with art and culture. The culinary festival brings together food lovers, award-winning chefs, local artisan producers… Continue reading Apple Fritters (Bur Tufaax) Beignets aux Pommes فطائر التفاح
Somali Pancakes (Bur Shubaal) بان كيك صومالي
English Af-Soomaali عربي Bur shubaal is a traditional Somali pancake and is a popular street food. It was sold by street vendors and was available in the markets, in front of schools, offices, and neighbourhood gathering spots. It is a sweet, unleavened pancake that is great with tea for a quick breakfast on the go.… Continue reading Somali Pancakes (Bur Shubaal) بان كيك صومالي
Mint Lemonade (Casiir Liin Dhanaan) Limonade à la Menthe عصير الليمون بالنعناع
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Barbecue season has begun and we already hosted our first major barbecue party for the season with many more to come, God willing. Fresh, ice-cold lemonade is one of the best drinks for summer barbecue gatherings. When you add fresh mint to it, it becomes even more refreshing. We grow lots… Continue reading Mint Lemonade (Casiir Liin Dhanaan) Limonade à la Menthe عصير الليمون بالنعناع
Firni (Farni Cad) مهلبية
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Firni is not one of the foods we were familiar with growing up in Somalia. It was egg custard and tapioca pudding that we were accustomed to. Firni has a magic of its own. Even before digging in with your spoon and tasting its satiny-smooth texture, this dessert will excite your… Continue reading Firni (Farni Cad) مهلبية
Qamar al-Din (Qamaraddiin) قمر الدين
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Qamar al-din is a juice prepared from dried apricot paste. It is a very popular drink for breaking the fast in the month of Ramadan. The origin of qamar al-din can be traced to Syria and from there it spread to many parts of the Middle East and North Africa. The… Continue reading Qamar al-Din (Qamaraddiin) قمر الدين
Masoub (Feetamuus) معصوب
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي This dish is popular in the Arabian Peninsula as well as Somalia. It is considered a high energy dish that is served for breakfast or during colder days. In Somalia, restaurants also serve this dish for lunch and dinner. There are different ways of preparing this dish, each region having its… Continue reading Masoub (Feetamuus) معصوب
Tuna Patties (Kabaab Toonno) Croquettes de Thon كفتة التونة
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Tuna Patties www.xawaash.com I left Somalia when I was 18. My elder brother and I had to sneak out of the country because at the time no one younger than 40 years was allowed to leave Somalia. Passports were not issued to “minors” aged 39 years or younger. Hard currency was… Continue reading Tuna Patties (Kabaab Toonno) Croquettes de Thon كفتة التونة