We have tried rice dishes from different parts of the world and we had some nice experiences. One thing, however, never fails to amaze us. It is how delicious Somali rice is, considering that it is not a staple food in Somalia. Yes, Somali restaurants serve rice, but for the majority of Somali households in… Continue reading Somali Rice (Bariis) Riz à la Somali
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Xawaash (Somali Spice Mix) Mélange d’épices Somali حوائج – بهارات صومالية
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Xawaash – Somali Spice Mix www.xawaash.com Xawaash (pronounced Hawash) comes from the Arabic word Hawa’ij (حوائج). Hawa’ij can be translated as ‘requirements’ or ‘essentials’. For example, there are the essentials accompaniments for Arabic coffee, Hawa’ij al-Qahwa (حوائج القهوة). The Hawa’ij spice mix is believed to have originated in Yemen. In the… Continue reading Xawaash (Somali Spice Mix) Mélange d’épices Somali حوائج – بهارات صومالية