English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Laddu www.xawaash.com Laddu is but one of the delicacies that was brought by Indian immigrants who settled in Brava, Somalia. They brought their typical dishes which were adapted based on locally available ingredients. In Brava, laddu was prepared with different combinations of the following: ground sesame seeds, ground peanuts, rice flour,… Continue reading Laddu (Laddu) Laddu لَدّو
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Lamb Stew (Maraq Ari) مرق لحم غنم
English Af-Soomaali عربي Lamb Stew www.xawaash.com These past few days, it has been raining quite hard. We love watching heavy downpours when we are staying at home, curled up in a blanket, and having no need to go outside. These heavy rains coincide with the Gu which is the main rainy season (April to June)… Continue reading Lamb Stew (Maraq Ari) مرق لحم غنم
Kalamudo (Kalaamuddo) Kalamudo كَـلامُـدّة
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
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
Ambulo (Cambuulo) Ambulo عَمْبُولُو
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Ambulo www.xawaash.com My most memorable meal was not the one that I had at a fancy restaurant. It was a plate of beans and rice that I had in Mareer Gur, Somalia. It was the most satisfying meal ever! Somalis call it “federation”, a federation of grains. In the early hours… Continue reading Ambulo (Cambuulo) Ambulo عَمْبُولُو
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
Roasted Chicken (Digaag La Foorneeyay) Poulet Rôti دجاج محمر بالفرن
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي I was in my second year of high school when the Somali government at the time decided to close all the schools for one academic year. All high school students were sent to the rural areas to participate in a literacy campaign (Rural Development Campaign). I was sent to Go’doon, a… Continue reading Roasted Chicken (Digaag La Foorneeyay) Poulet Rôti دجاج محمر بالفرن
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
Orange Juice Cake (Doolshe Casiir Leh) Gâteau au Jus d’Orange كيك بعصير البرتقال
We had to bake this cake three times for this post. It wasn’t because it did not come out right the first time. When we first baked it last Friday, we could not resist and we had it with tea while still warm and without the glaze. We then baked it on Saturday, poured… Continue reading Orange Juice Cake (Doolshe Casiir Leh) Gâteau au Jus d’Orange كيك بعصير البرتقال
Somali Doughnuts (Kac Kac) Beignets Somalis الدونت الصومالي
Long before we were introduced to the doughnuts we had outside Somalia, we were familiar with kac kac. We loved these tasty snacks that were sold in traditional Somali restaurants (maqaayo Soomaali) in Mogadishu. They were great for a quick breakfast when served alongside a cup of Somali tea with milk (shaah caddeeys). In those… Continue reading Somali Doughnuts (Kac Kac) Beignets Somalis الدونت الصومالي