Somali Cuisine

Introduction Imagine settling down to a plate of savory spiced meat, fragrant rice, and… a ripe, yellow banana. It might sound unusual, even jarring, to those unfamiliar with Somali cuisine.…

The aroma hangs heavy in the air, a complex blend of cardamom, cumin, and the rich scent of clarified butter. A steaming platter of *Bariis Iskukaris*, jeweled with spices, sits…