Sudanese Kahk – Sugar Coated Cookies ‘Tis the season for Bakin’! Christmas is right around the corner. In Sudan and South Sudan that means it is time for baking home-made cookies and biscuits. All families indulge in this rite, and cookies are shared with friends, neighbors and guests. I will share a recipe for…
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Ful Medames Sudanese Fava Beans
Ful Medames Sudanese Fava Beans Ful medames Sudanese fava beans is an all time breakfast dish of Sudan, South Sudan, Egypt and many Mediterranean countries. Sudanese call it Sahan ful (a plate of beans) or ful masri(Egyptian beans). It is a vegetarian protein rich dish garnished with fresh onions, tomatoes, rocket leaves, feta cheese,…
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Basico – Sesame, Greens and Smoked Meat recipe
Basico – Sesame, Greens and Smoked Meat recipe Basico – sesame, greens and smoked meat recipe is a South Sudanese traditional meal of ground sesame seeds, leafy green vegetables and smoked meat or fish. This is a specialty of the Kuku tribe of KajoKeji village in South Sudan. It is said to properly welcome your Kuku…
Pan Fried Meat, Shaiyah
Pan Fried Meat, Shaiyah This is a delicious dish of pan fried meat called Shaiyah. I chose to use lamb for this recipe. In fact, Shaiyah can be made with beef, lamb or goat meat. Shaiyah is a special occasion food, cooked when the family has slaughtered an animal for a celebration. Part of the…
Mahshi, stuffed zucchini and bell peppers
Mahshi, stuffed zucchini and bell peppers Mahshi is stuffed roasted zucchini and bell peppers, in a bed of tomato sauce. The stuffing is spiced minced meat mixed with rice. This is a special occasion food cooked in South Sudan, North Africa and Mediterranean countries.
Kofta, meatballs in tomato sauce
Kofta, meatballs in tomato sauce. Kofta is the quintessential South Sudanese soul food; rich, spicy, flavorful and just plain yummy. It is the first thing to go in a party. You know it is a special occasion when your mother cooks kofta at home. This is how to make kofta: Mix minced meat with a…
