What is it: A rice preparation accompanied by lamb. Sometimes the locals try out this preparation with goat instead of lamb. If you are traveling to Somalia during their biggest festival Eid, this is a must in their platter. What does it taste like: The taste of lamb enhanced with caramelized onion and saffron water adds a flavorful aspect to this dish.
The distinct flavors of cardamom, lemon juice, and other spices will melt your heart like magic. What does it taste like: This warm soup with a domineering taste of chicken, tomatoes, potatoes, and carrots is a blessing to have. The tickling flavors of coriander and ginger act as the taste enhancer of this appetizer. Try this with bread and get mesmerized like a foodie. What does it taste like: Taste at its best! This preparation with rich flavors of cilantro, coriander, pepper, and garlic has an amazing taste.
It is equally fulfilling and sumptuous for you! What is it: A flatbread preparation made of flour, baking powder, and cornmeal. Usually, this is a pan-fried item but sometimes served as grilled. What does it taste like: Imagine a combination of crispy and crunchy muufo along with your favorite soup, and some pieces of banana together!!
What is it: Stuffed fried potatoes. The stuffing is done with eggs, but sometimes, the locals replace the potatoes with beef for a fresh variation. What does it taste like: These are not just snacks, these are happiness in little oblong shapes in your platter with a crispness. Your mouth will be filled with pleasure and heart in awe! What does it taste like: Enjoy the taste of pasta like never before with tomatoes, beef cubes, green and black pepper.
The sugar subdues the acidity of tomatoes and enhances the taste of pasta. What is it: A sweet preparation made from cornstarch, butter, and cardamom. Besides all delicious dishes, this is a must in wedding ceremonies. This is heavily consumed with tea by local people as well. What does it taste like: If you have got a sweet tooth, there is nothing better than this. Wonderfully spiced tea called shaah in Somali is often served with various types of sweet or savoury treats.
And you never, ever have shaah without sheeko stories! This recipe allows you to have your gluten free and dairy free cake and eat it too! In Somali, we call the cake macsharo. Do you want something quick and nutritious to eat? How versatile is that?
If there is one dish that is quintessentially Somali this is it! What's for Breakfast in Somalia? By Nadifa Mohamed Updated February 13, Save Pin FB More. Credit: All Photos by Teresa Sabga.
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