English Af-Soomaali Français عربي There are times when a recipe calls for peeled, seeded tomatoes and anyone who tried peeling them with a knife knows how difficult it can be. If tomato peel and seeds do not bother you and those you cook for, then by all means use the whole tomato. We are not… Continue reading Peeling & Seeding Tomatoes (Fiiqidda & Mira Ka Saaridda Yaanyada) Peler & Épépiner les Tomates تقشير وازالة بذور الطماطم
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Mixed Vegetables (Qudaar) Légumes mélangés
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
Somali Pasta Sauce (Suugo Suqaar) Sauce Somali pour les pâtes
The traditional Somali Pasta Sauce is prepared with beef cut into very small cubes instead of ground beef. There were two main reasons for this. First and foremost, it was because of home economics. When the family members are served pasta with a meat sauce that they chew, they won’t need another meat dish to… Continue reading Somali Pasta Sauce (Suugo Suqaar) Sauce Somali pour les pâtes
Somali Salad (Insalaaddo) Salade Somali
Somali salad is very simple: lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, radishes, and a fresh, homemade dressing. The dressing is made of olive oil, lemon juice, white vinegar, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. The garlic is optional but it enhances the taste quite a bit. The dressing must be made fresh and any leftover dressing should… Continue reading Somali Salad (Insalaaddo) Salade Somali