Tag: African Food

Coconut Burfi (Qumbe – Zinoolo za Naazi) Burfi à la Noix de Coco حلاوة النارجيل

Coconut Burfi (Qumbe – Zinoolo za Naazi) Burfi à la Noix de Coco حلاوة النارجيل

These coconut sweets are a cross between milk fudge (Peera or Caana Baraawe in Somali) and the White Coconut Sweets (Qumbe Cad). They were one of our favourite sweets in Brava, Somalia. Making these sweets used to be time-consuming since it required that milk be reduced significantly. [Click for Full Recipe]

White Coconut Sweets (Kashaato) Bonbons Blancs à la Noix de Coco

White Coconut Sweets (Kashaato) Bonbons Blancs à la Noix de Coco

  This is one of the most requested recipes and it is a popular sweet in Somalia. Unlike the previous recipe that we posted for Coconut Sweets, this one is more like candy and it is easy to cut into any shape you desire. When [Click for Full Recipe]

Russian Salad (Insalaadda Ruuso) Salade Russe

Russian Salad (Insalaadda Ruuso) Salade Russe

  In Somalia, we remember this salad being prepared and served whenever important guests were invited. It was known as Insalaaddo Ruuso which is the Somalization of the Italian Insalata Russa (Russian Salad). This salad having originated in Russia, has many variations in different parts [Click for Full Recipe]