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
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Baked Plantains (Bukiini La Foorneeyay) Plantains au Four موز بالفرن
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Baked Plantains www.xawaash.com Soo bahee bahaane Basal iyo bataato Bocor iyo bukeeni Beerteeya ki taale Buulomareer ki jeeye Come on, let’s go Onions and potatoes Pumpkins and plantains Grow in my farm I’ll take you to Bulomarer And so goes the song (by Faarax Siidow Faarax), a man listing his riches,… Continue reading Baked Plantains (Bukiini La Foorneeyay) Plantains au Four موز بالفرن
Somali Plantain Stew (Maraq Moos Bukiini) Ragoût de Plantains à la Somali مرقة بموز الجنة
If you have never had a plantain, it tastes pretty much like a potato when a raw or semi-ripe plantain is cooked. We prepared this stew for some guests and they all thought they were eating potatoes. Plantains are a staple food in southern Somalia and are added to both savoury and sweet dishes.… Continue reading Somali Plantain Stew (Maraq Moos Bukiini) Ragoût de Plantains à la Somali مرقة بموز الجنة