Sambuus

Features Sambuus

The typical Somali cuisine was stronglyinfluenced by both the spicy gastronomyArab and refined Italian gastronomy.There is no food in Somali cuisinepreserved or frozen.Among the typical dishes we remember: the Sambuus,dish of Indian origin, known alongthe entire east coast of Africa; the sauce altomato with various vegetables including okra,carrots, spinach, sesame oil and chilli;Basmati rice with meat and fried onion,chilli and fresh coriander.The Zighinì is one of the best known dishes ofSomali cuisine, consisting of stew ofbeef, chicken, or lamb accompanied byvarious vegetables and legumes, everything should be served onforms of flat bread (Anjeera), which is used-as a spoon for eating.Somali cuisine is characterized by little saltand many spices, including cumin, turmeric, pepperblack, cinnamon, clove andcardamom.Unmissable on Somali tables is oursShaahi, spiced tea.