Somali Tea – Spiced Chai Recipe
Somali tea includes a mix of black tea leaves and fragrant spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, with a dash of ginger for that cozy warmth.
Mandazi | East African Donuts
Mandazi’s are soft and sweet fried donuts that are popular all over East Africa. In Kenya, they are also called Mahamri. In Somalia, some people call them Bur, which literally translates to ‘dough’. Whatever you may call them, these fried pieces of heaven make the best snack and are a Ramadan essential.
East African Pilau Rice
Are you even Somali if you don’t have a rice dish at least once a week? This dish is a super easy one and it goes well with just about any side that you can think of!
Date Cake
If you’re looking for the perfect dessert to impress your guests, look no further! Our date cake recipe is a crowd-pleaser.
Somali Buskud (Pressed Spritz Cookies)
This recipe for Somali Pressed Spritz Cookies not only brings a taste of Somalia to your kitchen, but it also allows you to create beautiful and intricate designs with just the use of a cookie press.
Simple Somali Sponge Cake With Cardamom & Vanilla
This is my Somali Dolshe (sponge cake) recipe. Like most Somali sweets, it goes really well with Somali tea.