English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Kalamudo www.xawaash.com When Leila’s mother, Maedo, came from the UK to visit us for a few days last week, it was only natural that we would prepare the video for Kalamudo that many of you have been requesting for so long. She told us that instead of repeating the previous recipe,… Continue reading Kalamudo (Kalaamuddo) Kalamudo كَـلامُـدّة
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Bun & Toor (Bun & Toor) Grains de café entiers frits بن وخلطة العَمْبُولُو
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Fried Whole Coffee Beans www.xawaash.com Bun or bun sharuur is whole coffee beans with hull that are deep fried in ghee or oil. For Somalis, it is a delicacy that many associate with rituals. It is deeply tied to religious ceremonies whether small or large. Whenever there are prayer gatherings and… Continue reading Bun & Toor (Bun & Toor) Grains de café entiers frits بن وخلطة العَمْبُولُو
Peera (Caano Baraawe) Peera فدج براوي
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Peera www.xawaash.com Caano Baraawe (lit. Bravanese milk) is what this delicacy is known as in other parts of Somalia. The Bravanese (from Brava, Somalia) know it as peera. This name with its East Asian origins, is testament to the town’s position as an important trading centre along the coast of the… Continue reading Peera (Caano Baraawe) Peera فدج براوي
Somali Chutney (Shidni) Chutney Somali الشتني الصومالي
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Somali Chutney www.xawaash.com This is not everyday Somali food. Not even a once-in-a-month thing, unless you frequent Somali restaurants. This chutney is consumed on special occasions which explains why some Somalis know it as Basbaas Alla-bari (feast hot sauce). Alla-bari is a large prayer gathering followed by a feast. That name… Continue reading Somali Chutney (Shidni) Chutney Somali الشتني الصومالي
Fried Fish (Kalluun La Shiilay) Poisson Frit السمك المقلي
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Fried Fish www.xawaash.com Sometimes people make the weirdest assumptions. They engage in stereotyping that may not end up too well for them. Like the woman who came to visit my mother at our home in Mogadishu. I was thirteen then, and at that time I was sitting under the shade of… Continue reading Fried Fish (Kalluun La Shiilay) Poisson Frit السمك المقلي
Adriyad (Cadriyad) Adriyad الشعيرية او العطرية
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Adriyad (cadriyad) is a traditional Somali dish prepared with vermicelli pasta. It is more common in the northern parts of Somalia where it is served as both a dessert dish or served with rice. In Brava, it is known as seewiya and it is usually served as a dessert during Ramadan… Continue reading Adriyad (Cadriyad) Adriyad الشعيرية او العطرية
2 Sponge Cakes (2 Doolsho Soomaali) 2 Génoises ٢ كيك إسفنجي
English Af-Soomaali Français A sponge cake was the first cake we baked in Somalia. The ingredients were: 6 eggs, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup flour. The steps were: separate the yolks from the egg whites; beat the egg whites with the sugar until foamy; beat in the egg yolks, then gently add the… Continue reading 2 Sponge Cakes (2 Doolsho Soomaali) 2 Génoises ٢ كيك إسفنجي
Meatballs (Kabaab) Boulettes de viande كور الكفتة
English Af-Somaali Français Meatballs always take me back to Mogadishu, Somalia. They take me to Moallim Jama School, the school that I went to for my last year of elementary education. They remind me of the ‘breakfast lady’ who used to serve us small meatball sandwiches in the schoolyard during our mid-morning break. Back then,… Continue reading Meatballs (Kabaab) Boulettes de viande كور الكفتة
Vegetable Stew (Maraq Qudaar) Légumes Mijotés مرق الخضار
English Af-Somaali Français We mentioned in previous posts how Somalis, in general, liked to eat red meat. From sea to shining sea (the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean), Somalis prefer to have meat included in their main meal of the day. That, however, was not always realized. In many places, the main meal was… Continue reading Vegetable Stew (Maraq Qudaar) Légumes Mijotés مرق الخضار
Meso (Meeso) Meso مَيْسُوا
English Af-Somaali Français Brava, Somalia, is known for its culinary tradition which includes its renowned sweets. One example is Pera which is known, in other parts of Somalia, as Caano Baraawe (Bravanese milk). We hope to post a recipe for it in the near future. Meso is not as well known as Pera, but it… Continue reading Meso (Meeso) Meso مَيْسُوا