Somalis have very few vegetarian dishes. In the southern part of Somalia, where most of the agriculture is concentrated, more vegetables are consumed. For most Somalis, vegetables are added to meat dishes. Potatoes, carrots, green peppers, pumpkins, and plantains are popular. The following is a vegan recipe that is both nutritious and flavourful. The vegetables are… Continue reading Mixed Vegetables (Qudaar) Légumes mélangés
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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