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
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Somali Champagne -Simulated Camel Milk (Caano Geel) Champagne Somali
The Horn of Africa boasts the largest number of camels in the world. Camels have been domesticated in Somalia for more than 2000 years. In an article in Aramco World, the Somali camel has been described as follows: “The Somali camels seem by far the most regal, and they are the most expensive. Looking… Continue reading Somali Champagne -Simulated Camel Milk (Caano Geel) Champagne Somali
Somali Rice Topping – Garniture de Riz Somali
Somali rice with toppings evokes old memories of family gatherings, and festive occasions. It reminds me particularly of ziyaras (rememberences) where large numbers of women gather to cook rice and meat in huge pots set on open fires. I remember my grandparents’ house in Mogadishu, where a ziyara was held once a year to… Continue reading Somali Rice Topping – Garniture de Riz Somali
Lamb Shanks (Duubi) Souris d’Agneau et Riz Somali
Tender meat cooked to perfection and served with Somali rice. You can cook this dish either with lamb shanks or goat shanks. Goat meat has a milder taste than lamb. We used a pressure cooker to cook the meat quickly, but you can cook it slowly in a slow cooker or in a regular pot… Continue reading Lamb Shanks (Duubi) Souris d’Agneau et Riz Somali
Somali Rice (Bariis) Riz à la Somali
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